Blake Gendebien Wins NY-21 Democratic Primary With 65% for Open House Seat
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Updated · Spectrum News · Jun 23
Blake Gendebien Wins NY-21 Democratic Primary With 65% for Open House Seat
3 articles · Updated · Spectrum News · Jun 23
Summary
Blake Gendebien secured the Democratic nomination in New York’s 21st District, defeating Stuart Armoriell 65% to 35% with more than 97% of the estimated vote counted.
The St. Lawrence County dairy farmer now advances to the November 3 general election for the seat Elise Stefanik is vacating after deciding not to seek reelection.
Gendebien, backed by agricultural groups, local Democratic committees and party establishment figures, has campaigned for 18 months after first entering the race in December 2024.
He is set to face either Assemblyman Robert Smullen or Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino in a district that is heavily Republican and has not elected a Democrat since Bill Owens won reelection in 2012.