Democrats select Blake Gendebien as candidate for New York House seat
syracuse.com — February 5, 2025, 04:01 PM UTC
Democrats in New York's 21st District have chosen Blake Gendebien as their candidate to replace Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who has not yet resigned. This nomination is informal until a special election is called. Gendebien, a dairy farmer and small business owner, has raised over $400,000 since announcing his candidacy. He aims to appeal to moderate voters in a district that leans Republican. The local Republican party has not yet selected a nominee, waiting for Stefanik to vacate her seat. The upcoming race is expected to attract significant national attention.