# NY Republicans hold onto retiring Rep. Elise Stefanik’s seat as Trump ally Constantino declares victory

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ny-republicans-hold-onto-retiring-rep-elise-stefaniks-seat-as-trump-ally-constantino-declares-victory/
- Published: 2026-11-04T05:36:31+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T04:53:14+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/us-news/trump-ally-constantino-wins-race-to-replace-ny-rep-elise-stefanik/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Anthony Constantino claimed victory in a close race for Stefanik’s seat.
- He led Blake Gendebien by about two points with 80% counted.
- The result offered Republicans a rare bright spot in New York.

## Summary

Anthony Constantino declared victory in the race to replace retiring Republican Representative Elise Stefanik, putting the party on course to retain New York’s 21st Congressional District. The close contest was a rare Republican success in a state where Democrats made gains, and showed how a traditionally safe seat had become competitive.

With 80% of votes counted, Constantino led Democrat Blake Gendebien by about two points, 51% to 48.8%. Constantino, a printing company CEO, spent $17 million of his own money on the campaign; the race tightened amid party divisions and concerns over costs linked to tariffs and the Iran war, despite Donald Trump’s strong 2024 showing in the district.

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