The race for New York’s 21st Congressional District is officially over as the Associated Press has formally called the race for Republican Anthony Constantino.
In the tightly contested election, Constantino defeated Democrat Blake Gendebien, who conceded the race Friday afternoon.
“This isn’t the outcome we worked for, but I’m proud of the campaign we ran and the coalition we built,” said Gendebien. “There are still votes left to count, but the math is clear, and I respect the choice voters made. Two years ago, plenty of people said a Democrat couldn’t compete here. Together, we moved every county in this district by double digits. To the more than 85,000 people who chipped in, and to the union members, nurses, teachers, and farmers who gave up their evenings and weekends to knock doors, thank you. What we built doesn’t disappear with this result. It’s the foundation for whatever comes next. As I said on Election Night, I hope Anthony Constantino will put the North Country first in Congress. It has been the honor of my life to be your candidate.”
Constantino had declared victory on election night, but the race is now called.
This is a Republican hold in the house as he will succeed outgoing Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.