Blake Gendebien Concedes New York 21st Congressional District Race to Anthony Constantino
Democrat Blake Gendebien has officially conceded the New York 21st Congressional District race to Republican Anthony Constantino, acknowledging the vote count after absentee ballots were tallied.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, November 6, 2026 —
Democrat Blake Gendebien has officially conceded the race for the New York 21st Congressional District to Republican Anthony Constantino. The concession comes after the final tally of absentee ballots confirmed the election results.
The outcome of the race was determined following the tabulation of absentee ballots, which proved decisive in the final vote count. Gendebien’s acknowledgment of Constantino’s victory marks the end of the electoral contest for the district.
Details regarding the specific vote margins or the exact date of the concession were not immediately available. The New York 21st Congressional District is a significant electoral area, and its representation will now shift to the Republican party following this concession.
Constantino, the Republican candidate, will now prepare to represent the district. Information concerning the transition process or Gendebien’s future political plans was not provided in the summary.
The finalization of the race underscores the importance of all votes being counted, including absentee ballots, in determining the electoral outcome.
Story summarized from the original created by Sarah Darmanjian on wnyt.com, see more information here.
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