Politics

Blake Gendebien still eyeing NY-21 after special election falls through

The 48-year-old St. Lawrence County farmer is moving ahead with a campaign set on potentially facing the Republican congresswoman in 2026 or another candidate earlier on should Stefanik get a different Cabinet nomination.

The prospects of a special election in the 21st Congressional District ceased this past Thursday when President Donald Trump withdrew U.S. Rep.

Elise Stefanik’s nomination for United Nations ambassador. It’s not over, however, for Democrat Blake Gendebien, who was slated to get his party’s nomination in the special election. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.

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