Democrats Target NY-21 as Flip Play | Albany News

Democrats are eyeing a major upset in New York’s 21st Congressional District, with candidate Blake Gendebien landing a big boost from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee — officially labeling the seat “in play” as they target Republican Anthony Constantino. Constantino, running a loud self-funded campaign and backed now by the state GOP, is rallying alongside gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman, signaling renewed Republican momentum. While Gendebien, a dairy farmer, has kept his campaign low-key but steady, the Democratic committee’s move signals serious national strategy to flip traditionally GOP-leaning districts. Constantino’s team calls the DCCC’s move a “scam,” but this race is part of a broader push across New York — including NY-17 and NY-01 — to chip away at Republican control. It’s a classic showdown: party machinery vs. grassroots appeal, with the North Country’s GOP base betting on their candidate to hold the line. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c2006a9fd6a4692