In The News
The latest news articles, interviews, and press releases from Blake.
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.
No kidding: Roaming goats make baaaad neighbors in Lisbon
June 1, 2026
The field where they feast is owned by a nearby farmer, Congressional candidate Blake Gendebien.
Blake Gendebien Slams Washington Corruption as North Country Families Struggle With Rising Costs
May 18, 2026
“I’m running for Congress to fight corruption, protect taxpayer dollars, restore accountability, and actually make life more affordable for North Country families.” – Blake Gendebien