Smullen: Constantino Repeatedly Broke Federal Law, Must Drop Out of Congressional Race

GLOVERSVILLE, New York (March 30, 2026) – Following reporting from POLITICO on a formal complaint filed with the Federal Election Commission, 21st Congressional District Conservative Republican candidate Robert Smullen said the filing makes clear that Anthony Constantino broke federal campaign finance law and is calling on him to immediately withdraw from the race for Congress.

According to the complaint, Constantino and his campaign committee used campaign funds to promote his personal business, Sticker Mule – a direct violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act.

The filing outlines that advertisements paid for by “Constantino for Congress” promoted Sticker Mule products and services rather than legitimate campaign activity and were funded through campaign accounts – a direct violation of federal campaign finance law. 

The complaint further documents that Constantino’s campaign spent between approximately $368,600 and $422,800 on these advertisements through Google’s platform.

Additionally, the complaint states that Constantino accepted at least 1,200 orders for campaign-related merchandise through his personal business without properly reporting the revenue as required under federal law.

“The facts in this complaint are clear. Anthony Constantino repeatedly broke the law,” said Robert Smullen. “He used campaign funds to benefit his own business and failed to properly report campaign activity. That is corruption, plain and simple.”

“Running for Congress is serious business, anyone who thinks the law does not apply to them or is in this to enrich themselves, is not fit to serve in Congress. Based on these facts, Anthony Constantino should drop out of this race immediately.”

Smullen emphasized that voters in NY-21 deserve leadership grounded in integrity and accountability.

The complaint calls on the FEC to conduct a formal investigation and take appropriate action.