Trump-endorsed candidate wins GOP primary for Stefanik’s House seat
Trump-endorsed Republican Anthony Constantino won the GOP primary for New York's 21st Congressional District, defeating New York Assemblymember Robert Smullen. Constantino will advance to the November general election to potentially succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik.
Key Points
- Constantino secured Trump's endorsement and successfully leveraged it to win the competitive Republican primary
- The open seat is being vacated by Rep. Elise Stefanik, the GOP Conference Chair
- Constantino will face a Democratic opponent in the general election in New York's 21st District