Anthony Constantino Wins New York House Seat After Combative Campaign

Anthony Constantino, a businessman and political newcomer, won New York’s 21st Congressional District on November 4, defeating Democrat Blake Gendebien. He will succeed Republican Elise Stefanik, who did not seek reelection.

Constantino helped start and now runs Sticker Mule, a business that makes custom-printed products in Amsterdam, New York. He took over his father’s printing business at 19 and helped launch Sticker Mule in 2010. President Donald Trump endorsed him, and Constantino defeated state Assemblyman Robert Smullen in the Republican primary.

His campaign emphasized reducing government waste, lowering utility bills and tightening border security. He also campaigned as a Trump supporter, released a pro-Trump rap album and began boxing professionally at 40.

Constantino drew attention for a song attacking New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, which included profanity and a reference to Uganda. In his election-night victory speech, he criticized reporters for what he said was unfair coverage of him and Gendebien. He argued that coverage failed to highlight his job creation and tax payments, and said it prompted him to put $17 million of his own funds into the campaign.

He also used profanity against members of the media and had a television reporter removed from his watch party. Constantino is headed to Congress after a campaign marked by personal attacks and public clashes with journalists.

Constantino’s Victory Brings His Attacks on Mamdani and the Press to Congress

Anthony Constantino’s victory in New York’s 21st Congressional District sends a candidate known for attacking New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and berating journalists to Congress. The Republican defeated Democrat Blake Gendebien on November 4, taking the seat Elise Stefanik is leaving.

Constantino released a profane diss track aimed at Mamdani that included a reference to Uganda. On election night, he turned his anger toward reporters, accusing them of misrepresenting him and Gendebien and of failing to acknowledge his contributions to employment and tax revenue. He faulted the coverage for prompting him to invest $17 million of his own funds in the campaign.

He also had a television reporter removed from his watch party. These episodes offer a stark preview of a representative who has made confrontation part of his public profile; they should not be mistaken for a substitute for substantive debate.

Constantino helped establish Sticker Mule and serves as its chief executive. The custom-printing business operates in Amsterdam, New York. He won the Republican primary against state Assemblyman Robert Smullen and received President Donald Trump’s endorsement. His campaign promised to cut government waste, reduce utility costs and secure the border. The district now sends him to Congress, where those pledges will be measured against his conduct and his record.

Voters Send Trump-Backed Businessman Constantino to Congress

Voters in New York’s 21st Congressional District chose Republican Anthony Constantino on November 4, handing a Trump-backed businessman a seat in Congress. He defeated Democrat Blake Gendebien and will replace Elise Stefanik, who did not run for reelection.

Constantino built his profile in business as a Sticker Mule co-founder and chief executive. The custom-printing firm operates in Amsterdam, New York. He took over his father’s printing operation at 19 and co-founded Sticker Mule in 2010. After defeating state Assemblyman Robert Smullen in the primary, he campaigned on reducing public-sector waste, making utilities more affordable and strengthening border security.

His outspoken style was unmistakable: he released a pro-Trump rap album, took up professional boxing at 40 and issued a profane musical attack on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In his victory speech, he blasted reporters, claiming their coverage distorted both candidates and ignored his record on jobs and taxes. He said the coverage drove him to put $17 million of his own money into the race.

Constantino’s criticism of the press and his forceful rhetoric may draw attention, but his election also gives him a chance to pursue the priorities he campaigned on. He now enters Congress with a mandate from the district and a record of speaking plainly about the issues he says matter to voters.