New York 21st District
Elise Stefanik (R) is not running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
Who should win this race, and why?Say what you think. Other readers can answer you.DiscussAnthony Constantino
Republican · sticker mule ceo, trump-endorsed businessman
ALiberty Score A100 out of 100 across 5 principles. Graded on what Constantino has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Constantino.
Raised $14,464,951 since January 2025: 100% the candidate’s own money. The filing at FEC.gov
Blake Gendebien
Democrat · dairy farmer, small business owner, school board member
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Gendebien, and what Gendebien has said and done settles only 2 of my principles. I went through it on October 25. A grade needs 4.
Raised $7,655,529 since January 2025: 94% from people, 3% transfers and other income, 3% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Voting in New York: how to register, vote early or vote by mail. Election Day was November 3.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Anthony Constantino, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Constantino, so the grade above comes from this list: what Constantino has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Opposed giving Congress a say on the Iran war, saying it would weaken the president's negotiating hand and prolong the war.
“I think it is going to weaken the president's negotiating hand. If we do that, it is going to make the war get drawn out longer.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Unclear: the quoted words do not themselves name Iran (BRIEF rule 3), so the line does not settle the measure.
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In a CBS6 interview he said he supports President Trump's military action in Iran as an investment toward lasting peace.
“He may develop long-term, lasting global peace through his actions in Iran, and I want to support him in getting that done”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing American military action against Iran follows the with side of the iran regime measure.
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Asked about Israel, said he does not see military aid there as a problem.
“aid there being an issue”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Not objecting to weapons aid to Israel is with liberty on free nations.
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His agenda page says he will protect and restore First Amendment rights, without naming censorship or any policy.
“Democrats took away our 2nd Amendment rights in New York and perpetually attack our First Amendment rights nationally. I will fight to protect and restore both.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
The words name no censorship, platform pressure or speech law, so they do not settle the free speech measure.
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Said the country was fighting censorship a few years ago and that it is now largely over.
“We were battling for free speech a few years ago when they were censoring everything.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing censorship of speech online is on the with side of free speech.
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Said he supports tax credits for working families.
“I support tax credits for working families to help them raise their families.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
A named tax credit is the lower-taxes side of the free markets test.
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His campaign agenda page lists cutting and opposing regulations that drive up prices.
“Cut and oppose senseless regulations that drive up prices, including insane food, restaurant, and green energy regulations that have made costs skyrocket.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Cutting named regulations is with liberty on free markets (less regulation).
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Called the promotion of transgenderism to young people out of control while criticising the Democratic Party.
“Promotion of transgenderism to young people was out of control.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing gender ideology aimed at children is with liberty on equal rights.
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Criticised open borders and said border security is needed on the northern border.
“What Democrats are doing with regards to open borders, it's cruel all around.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border and opposing open borders is with liberty on borders.
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Said people here illegally should be helped to get home.
“If people are here illegally, we should help them get home safely.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Returning people who are here illegally is the enforcement side of the borders test.
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His agenda page says he will work with President Trump to stop drugs, crime, terrorism and low-wage labor crossing the northern border.
“Work with President Trump to stop drugs, crime, terrorism, and low-wage labor from crossing our northern border.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border is with liberty on borders.
Blake Gendebien, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Gendebien, so the grade above comes from this list: what Gendebien has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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Said rural legislators should have a vote or a say before the country enters international conflicts, without naming a bill or policy.
“Don't you think it's time that our rural legislators have a vote or a say before we get into international conflicts”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
A call for Congress to vote before war, with no bill or vote named, is unclear for anyone (the site's rule).
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Said lowering costs means repealing costly and unnecessary government regulations.
“That means repealing costly and unnecessary government regulations, supporting fair trade deals, bringing back American manufacturing, and strengthening our supply chains.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Repealing regulation is the less-regulation side of the free markets test.
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Described himself as a free-market capitalist.
“I am a free-market capitalist”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Declaring for free-market capitalism is with liberty on free markets.
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Called for immigration reform that secures the border, deports violent criminals and streamlines legal entry.
“We need real, common-sense immigration reform that secures the border, deports violent criminals, and streamlines a legal process for people who want to come here, work hard, and contribute to our economy.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border and deporting those who break the law is with liberty on borders.
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Said at a televised debate that violent criminals who are here illegally need to be deported, with due process.
“We need to deport violent criminals who are here illegally, with due process within the four corners of the Constitution.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Deporting those who break the law is with liberty on borders.
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Said he would help deport criminals who entered the country illegally.
“help deport criminals who have entered this country illegally”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Deporting those who break the law is with liberty on borders.
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