Trump Endorsement Sparks High-Stakes Upstate NY House Primary
Trump’s endorsement of Anthony Constantino has transformed a competitive upstate New York GOP primary into a test of the former president’s influence, pitting Constantino’s self-funded outsider bid against veteran incumbent Robert Smullen, who has strong local committee support. The race features sharp personal attacks, frequent fundraising/endorsement shifts, and parallel endorsements from national figures, as both candidates claim Trump’s backing as key to winning the seat being vacated by Elise Stefanik.