Blake Gendebien

Our farmers are struggling, it’s no secret. Why? Because of tariffs and the disastrous trade war with China. It’s time to send a farmer to Congress, one who will protect North Country residents.

Looming affordability crisis set to hit Americans with health insurance through work It’s a perilous combination for 165 million people with employer-sponsored health insurance. Premiums are rising, while yearly pay raises shrink.

In less than two months, New Yorkers across the North Country will have to pay a lot more for healthcare. We need Congress to extend ACA subsidies. Unfortunately, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is too busy running for Governor. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...

Agriculture is the number one industry in Upstate NY and the North Country.  We had a great get together with farmers like myself at Woody Hill Farm in Salem, NY.  We discussed issues like labor shortages, healthcare, inflation, immigration and solar power to name a few.

Great news! The Senate has unanimously passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, that reinstates whole and 2% milk into school lunches! This is great for kids and farmers throughout the North Country!!

Another great evening in Rome, New York!

Thank you to all of our friends and neighbors who attended with enthusiasm and interest. A HUGE thank you to Angela, David and Michael for a terrific event!!

RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES!

Another great night in Plattsburgh, NY. Big thank you to Congressman Owens for Headlining and Gina, Karl, Zaddie, Trevor, Sawyer, The Clinton County Democratic Committee, Lori and Wouter for organizing a great event! Terrific engagement and discussion from everyone who attended.

Basketball season is here in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA)! Coaching youth and High School basketball has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life — it taught me leadership, patience, and the power of investing in our kids.

Speaking with friends and neighbors about this amazing district is one of the greatest pleasures I have had in my campaign. Together we can finally send one of our own to congress to put the north country first.

Trust in government starts with transparency. I support the full release of the Epstein files because Americans have a right to the truth. Let’s end the secrecy and rebuild faith in our institutions

To every veteran who stepped forward in moments of uncertainty and carried responsibility that others could not, we offer our deepest thanks. Our nation moves forward because you chose to stand firm when it mattered most.

Today we pause to recognize the men and women who answered the call to serve. Their strength, their quiet bravery, and their unwavering commitment built the foundation of the freedoms we rely on each day.

His courage—and the courage of every veteran—remind us what service, duty, and country truly mean. 🇺🇸

Today, the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps, we honor all who have served and sacrificed for our nation.

I’m especially thinking of my uncle, William Raymond Gendebien, a Marine pilot whose F-4B Phantom II was shot down over Quang Nam in 1965.

Started the day off with some local TV interviews and finished it off with a wonderful house visit with some great friends and neighbors! Another amazing day on the trail.

Today’s a great day! We just brought our final load of soybeans to Bourdeau Brothers. The North Country has some of the best farmers in the world! Let’s support them and elect a dairy farmer to Congress!

Happy Election Day, New York! I was proud to spend the past year traveling across New York’s 21st, helping get out the vote for our local communities. If you haven’t voted yet, make a plan today, and make your voice heard. Let’s win this!

Over the past year, I’ve traveled across all 15 Counties of New York’s 21st District — from Glens Falls to Massena, from Plattsburgh to Rome. — standing beside local candidates who care deeply about our communities. Now it’s your turn to make your voice heard. Democracy only works when we show up.

Tomorrow, thousands of New Yorkers are going to wake up without SNAP benefits. Right now, we need to come together to help our fellow community members in anyway we can. Support your local food banks and contribute your time and resources if you are able.

NY SNAP benefits: What to know about possible delays during shutdown Millions could see food assistance delayed in Nov. as the federal shutdown drags on. Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul says the state is doing to keep food pantries stocked.

We need to make sure SNAP is fully funded for New Yorkers. Millions rely on these critical benefits, and they expire in less than 24 hours. We need government working for us again! www.fox5ny.com/news/ny-snap...

First Argentina killed our soybean business, now they have the green light from DC to destroy our beef ranchers. Washington is selling us out and New Yorkers deserve better. It’s why I am running for Congress—enough with D.C. insiders representing us.

Mike Johnson is playing games with the livelihoods of more than 50,000 households in New York’s 21st that rely on SNAP and food assistance to survive. They need to get back to work and start earning their paycheck just like all the hard working people up in the North Country have to do.

Thousands of New Yorkers are on the verge of losing their SNAP benefits. We need to protect the most vulnerable in society, and we need a Congress that is ready to work, instead of staying home. New Yorkers deserve better. thehill.com/homenews/hou...

Congratulations to Cassie Robbins Forbus and the Lewis County Democrats for an amazing evening.

I feel hope for our country when Democrats, Republicans and independents come together for an evening filled with great conversation and laughter.

It was a pleasure spending time at the Peru Democrats meet and greet. Any time I get to speak with friends and neighbors about the issues that matter most to them is a great day. A special thank you to Marque Moffett and her team for all their hard work on a great event.

Beautiful day this weekend at the Holland Patent Park in Trenton, NY with the Trenton NY Democratic Committee. Great opportunity to speak with local candidates, friends and neighbors from the Mohawk Valley on many of our pressing issues.

I had a great time last night in Herkimer County with other local candidates meeting friends and neighbors!  Good luck to all those running in this years elections - you're in the home stretch!

I’m here in my soybean field. Because of the tariff war this year, American farmers lost their soybean business to Argentina. And what do we do to help US farmers? We send Argentina $20 billion dollars. Why are we saving Argentina’s economy?

The government shutdown is impacting air traffic. Farmers are left behind. Museums are closing. We need real leadership in D.C. right now that will protect healthcare and end this shutdown.

I am grateful to see the return of the remaining hostages in Hamas custody. Today is a day of celebration. Their families will finally get some closure as their loved ones return. Now, let’s come together to work toward a lasting piece, one where the suffering of innocent Palestinians in Gaza ends.