# Democrat challenges Trump ally's seat in New York

> Blake Gendebien, a Democrat, is running against Republican Anthony Constantino for Elise Stefanik's congressional seat in New York's 21st district.
- Title: Democrat challenges Trump ally's seat in New York · Cbsnews
- Summary: Blake Gendebien, a Democrat, is running against Republican Anthony Constantino for Elise Stefanik's congressional seat in New York's 21st district. Democrat…
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- Source: Cbsnews — https://cbsnews.com/video/new-york-congressional-candidate-blake-gendebien-talks-about-the-cost-of-living-ahead-of-midterms
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- Topics: blake gendebien, anthony constantino, new york 21st district, elise stefanik, midterm elections, republican, democrat, news
## Vance campaigns for Republican in New York
Vice President JD Vance was in Rome, New York, on Monday campaigning for Republican congressional candidate Anthony Constantino in the state's twenty-first district.
## Democrat Gendebien challenges for Stefanik's seat
Democrat Blake Gendebien is challenging Constantino for the seat held by Trump ally Elise Stefanik in New York's twenty-first congressional district.
## Gendebien discusses cost of living in race
Gendebien joined CBS News to discuss the midterm race and the cost of living ahead of the election.
## Key takeaway

Democrat Blake Gendebien is challenging Republican Anthony Constantino for New York's 21st congressional district seat ahead of the midterm elections.