Robert Smullen Announces More Than 50 Endorsements for Congress, Solidifying His Position as the Frontrunner in NY-21
GLOVERSVILLE, New York – Robert Smullen for Congress today announced his first slate of local endorsements. More than 50 elected officials, conservative leaders, and Republican Party figures across NY-21 have formally endorsed Robert Smullen’s campaign for Congress. This broad coalition of support – paired with more than $500,000 raised since launching his campaign a few short weeks ago – makes it clear that Robert Smullen is the undisputed frontrunner in the race to succeed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik in New York’s 21st Congressional District.
Smullen, a retired Marine Corps Colonel, three-time Afghanistan combat veteran, and one of the most respected conservative legislators in Albany, has rapidly consolidated the backing of the region’s GOP establishment and grassroots leaders. Conservative Republicans across NY-21 are coalescing around Robert as the candidate best prepared, best funded, and best positioned to continue the district’s strong record of leadership.
“I’m deeply honored to have the support of so many leaders from every corner of Upstate New York,” said Robert Smullen, candidate for Congress. “Our campaign is building a coalition rooted in service, integrity, and a commitment to always put Upstate First. Together, we are running a mission-focused campaign that will deliver real results for our families and protect the values that make our region strong.”
The more than 50 endorsements reflect support from county officials, supervisors, mayors, sheriffs, GOP officials, veterans, and respected conservative voices who have proudly joined Team Smullen because of his proven record, deep roots in Upstate New York, and strong conservative leadership.
A full list of endorsements (as of noon Tuesday, December 9) is included below:
Jared Goderie
Fulton County Supervisor
City of Johnstown
Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Supervisors
Fulton
Bob Henke
Washington County Supervisor
Town of Argyle
Chairman of the Washington County Board of Supervisors
Pete Vroman
Montgomery County Executive
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Executive
Clay Arsenault
Hamilton County Supervisor
Town of Long Lake
Chairman of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors
Karl Abrams
Hamilton County Sheriff
Hamilton County
Sheriff
Amy Praught
Mayor
City of Johnstown
Gary Antonucci
Mayor
City of Gloversville
Mayor Elect
Brittany Kolbe
County Clerk
Montgomery County
County Clerk
Jeannette Barrett
Mayor
Speculator
Mayor
Heather Scribner
County Treasurer
Fulton County
Treasurer
Mike Kinowski
Fulton County Supervisor
City of Johnstown
Former Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Supervisors
John Blackmon
Fulton County Supervisor
City of Gloversville
Former Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Supervisors
Todd Bradt
Fulton County Supervisor
Town of Ephratah
Town Supervisor
Christina VanValkenburgh
Fulton County Supervisor
Town of Johnstown
Town Supervisor
Cindy Breh
Fulton County Supervisor
Town of Oppenheim
Town Supervisor
Jim Groff
Fulton County Supervisor
Town of Northampton
Former Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Supervisors
John David Praught
Fulton County Supervisor
City of Johnstown
City Supervisor
Jack Callery
Former Fulton County Supervisor
City of Johnstown
Former Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Supervisors
Warren Greene
Former Fulton County Supervisor
City of Gloversville
Former Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Supervisors
Brandon Lehr
Fulton County Supervisor
Town of Mayfield
Town Supervisor
Constantine Orfan
Fulton County Supervisor
City of Gloversville
City Supervisor
Emory Chase
Mayor
Village of Mayfield
Mayor
Paul Catucci
Town Councilman
Town of Johnstown
Council Member
Amy Ward
Town Councilwoman
Town of Johnstown
Council Member
Joel Wilson
Town Councilman
Town of Johnstown
Council Member
Ellie Smith
Town Councilwoman
Town of Ephratah
Council Member
Greg Hitchcock
CIty Council Member
City of Gloversville
Council Member Elect
Jay Zarrelli
City Council Member
City of Gloversville
Council Member
Eric Parker
City Council Member
City of Johnstown
Council Member
Ralph Desiderio
Town Councilman
Town of Mayfield
Council Member
Chris Warner
Town Highway Superintendent
Town of Mayfield
Highway Superintendent
Mario Cristaldi
Village Trustee
Village of Broadalbin
Trustee
Steve Tomlinson
Hamilton County Supervisor
Town of Hope
Town Supervisor
Chris Rhodes
Hamilton County Supervisor
Town of Arietta
Town Supervisor
Phil Snyder
Hamilton County Supervisor
Town of Benson
Town Supervisor
Brian Wells
Hamilton County Supervisor
Town of Indian Lake
Town Supervisor
John Frey
Hamilton County Supervisor
Town of Inlet
Town Supervisor
Betsy Bain
Hamilton County Supervisor
Town of Lake Pleasant
Town Supervisor
Anthony Fernandez
Hamilton County Supervisor
Town of Morehouse
Town Supervisor
Beth Hunt
Hamilton County Supervisor
Town of Wells
Town Supervisor
Dana Sherry
Mayor
Village of Herkimer
Mayor
Mark Gaworecki
Herkimer County Legislator
Herkimer County
County Legislator
Deborah Kaufman
Mayor
City of Little Falls
Mayor
Mary Puznowski
Mayor
Village of Dolgeville
Mayor
Kelly Wares
Herkimer County Legislator
Herkimer County
County Legislator
Don Haehl
Herkimer County Legislator
Herkimer County
County Legislator
Anthony Lucenti
Herkimer County Legislator
Herkimer County
County Legislator
Dan Stalteri
Town Councilman
Town of Herkimer
Councilmember
Dominick Scalise
Village Trustee
Village of Herkimer
Trustee
Tom Ellwood
Montgomery County Legislator
Montgomery County
County Legislator
Steve Godfrey
Town Supervisor
Town of Trenton
Town Supervisor
Keith Scheibel
Oneida County Legislator
Oneida County
County Legislator
Larry Denesha
Saint Lawrence County Legislator
Saint Lawrence County
County Legislator
Arthur "Mo" Wright
Saratoga County Supervisor
Town of Hadley
Former Chairman of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors
Robert Smullen’s campaign continues to grow in momentum, resources, and grassroots strength as voters across NY-21 unite behind a Marine who has spent his life in service to the nation and to Upstate New York.
About Robert Smullen
Robert Smullen lives in Fulton County with his wife on their family farm. They have three grown daughters, after having lost their beloved son, AJ, in 2024 to a tragic traffic accident. His campaign will emphasize service over politics and unity over division — putting Upstate families, not special interests, at the center of America’s future.
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