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Gendebien campaign has $2.6 million, reaches 79,000 donors last quarter
July 15, 2026
Blake Gendebien, the Democrat running to represent the 21st Congressional District in Congress, raised more than $800,000 in the second quarter of this year, putting his total raised at nearly $6 million.
North Country Dairy Farmer Blake Gendebien Raises Over $800,000 in Q2, Fresh Off Democratic Primary Win
July 15, 2026
LISBON, N.Y. — Today, dairy farmer and small business owner Blake Gendebien announced his campaign to represent New York's 21st Congressional District raised more than $804,000 in the second quarter of 2026, bringing his total cash-on-hand to $2.6 million. The haul was raised by more than 79,000 total donors, with an average contribution of just $38.
Blake Gendebien Campaign Launches First General Election TV Ad, “Before the Sun”
July 8, 2026
LISBON, N.Y. — Blake Gendebien, a second-generation dairy farmer, today released his first television advertisement of the general election, "Before the Sun," a 30-second spot introducing voters across New York's 21st Congressional District to the values that have defined his life: hard work, service to his community, and a commitment to delivering for Upstate New York and the North Country.
Statement from the Blake Gendebien for Congress Campaign on Robert Smullen Suspending His Campaign
July 3, 2026
LISBON, NY — Following reports that Robert Smullen has suspended his campaign for Congress, the Blake Gendebien for Congress campaign released the following statement:
A district that went +20 for Trump now in play for Democrats
June 25, 2026
NEW YORK — A new internal poll shows a Democratic House candidate is in a dead heat with his Republican challenger in an upstate New York district President Donald Trump won by 20 points in 2024.
Blake Gendebien wins Democratic primary for NY-21 Congressional seat
June 24, 2026
Gendebien handily won the primary 62 to 33 percent, according to unofficial results posted by the state Board of Elections.
WATCH: Blake Gendebien Delivers Victory Speech After Winning Democratic Nomination in NY-21
June 23, 2026
LISBON, NY — Following his victory in the Democratic primary for New York's 21st Congressional District, farmer, small business owner, and Democratic nominee Blake Gendebien delivered a victory speech focused on lowering costs, protecting rural healthcare, supporting farmers and working families, and bringing independent leadership to Washington.
Gendebien Wins Democratic Nomination for Congress in NY-21
June 23, 2026
LISBON, NY — Following his victory in the Democratic primary for New York's 21st Congressional District, farmer and small business owner Blake Gendebien released the following statement:
Gendebien says he’s the Democrat who can transcend the political divide in NY-21
June 10, 2026
St. Lawrence County is Gendebien’s home turf. He was born and raised in Lisbon and returned to the area a few years after college. He and his wife, Carmen, raised their three sons on a dairy farm that’s grown to 500 cows and 1,200 acres.
Editorial: The choices in the 21st District
June 7, 2026
Mr. Gendebien will have broader appeal, and his policy ideas seem more grounded and achievable.