ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, New York (February 20, 2026) – The St. Lawrence County Republican Committee voted Thursday night to endorse Assemblyman Robert Smullen for Congress in New York’s 21st District, adding to the growing momentum behind the campaign across the North Country and Upstate. Smullen, a retired Marine Corps Colonel and combat veteran, thanked the committee members for their support and confidence in his campaign. “I am honored to have the support of the St. Lawrence County Republican Committee,” Smullen said. “The North Country understands what is at stake in this election. We need strong, conservative leadership in Washington that will secure our northern border, cut reckless spending, back our law enforcement officers, and put Upstate First. I am ready to take that fight to Congress.” Smullen currently serves as Chairman of the Assembly Republican Conference and has represented the 118th Assembly District since being elected in 2018. In Albany, he has been a leading voice against one-party rule, fighting to protect constitutional rights, support small businesses, and defend public safety. He was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to continue serving his country on the President’s Commission on White House Fellows and has pledged to work closely with President Trump to advance an America First agenda that strengthens border security, restores energy independence, and grows the Upstate economy. With the support of St. Lawrence County Republicans, Smullen continues to consolidate support throughout NY-21. He is the presumptive nominee of the New York State Conservative Party and will appear on the ballot in November. Smullen’s campaign has previously secured unanimous endorsements from the Essex County Republican Committee, Franklin County Republican Committee, Hamilton County Republican Committee, and the Washington County Republican Committee, as well as endorsements from the Warren County Republican Committee, the Warren County Conservative Party, the Fulton County Republican Committee, the Herkimer County Republican Committee, and the Oneida County Conservative Committee.
JOHNSTOWN, New York (February 18, 2026) – The Fulton County Republican Committee has overwhelmingly endorsed Assemblyman Robert Smullen in his campaign for Congress in New York’s 21st Congressional District. With this endorsement, Smullen continues to build strong support across the district as the only Republican-endorsed candidate and the presumptive nominee of the New York State Conservative Party. He will appear on the ballot in November on the Conservative Party line. Smullen, who represents the 118th Assembly District and lives in Fulton County with his wife and children, said he is honored to have the support of Republicans in his home county. “I am grateful for the trust and confidence of the Fulton County Republican Committee,” Smullen said. “I have always fought for Upstate families in Albany, and I am ready to take that fight to Washington. I will work with President Trump and his America First agenda to secure our border, cut taxes, strengthen our military, and put Upstate First.” Smullen is a retired Marine Corps Colonel who served 24 years on active duty, including three combat tours in Afghanistan. He was appointed by President Donald J. Trump to serve on the President’s Commission on White House Fellows, continuing his service to the nation. Since being elected to the Assembly in 2018, he has been a leading voice for constitutional rights, public safety, and fiscal responsibility.
ONEIDA COUNTY, New York (February 18, 2026) – The Oneida County Conservative Committee endorsed Assemblyman Robert Smullen for Congress in New York’s 21st Congressional District, further strengthening his growing coalition of Republican and Conservative support across Upstate New York. With this endorsement, Smullen continues to consolidate support from Conservative leaders across the district and is the presumptive nominee of the New York State Conservative Party. He will appear on the Conservative Party ballot line in November. “I am honored to earn the endorsement of the Oneida County Conservative Committee,” said Smullen. “The Conservative Party has always stood for fiscal discipline, public safety, and defending our constitutional freedoms. I have fought for those values in Albany, and I will bring that same fight to Washington to support President Trump’s America First agenda. We must secure the border, back the blue, protect the Second Amendment, and put Upstate First.” Smullen has been a consistent supporter of President Donald J. Trump and was appointed by President Trump to continue serving his country on the President’s Commission on White House Fellows. As Chairman of the Assembly Republican Conference, he has led efforts to push back against one-party rule in Albany and advance conservative priorities that align with the America First movement. A retired Marine Corps Colonel, Smullen served 24 years in uniform, including three combat tours in Afghanistan, before continuing his public service in the New York State Assembly, where he has been re-elected three times. Smullen has received endorsements from dozens of elected state and local leaders, unanimous county GOP endorsements in Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, and Washington counties, the unanimous Hamilton County Board of Supervisors endorsement, and the Warren County Conservative Party endorsement.
GLOVERSVILLE, New York – Assemblyman Robert Smullen today released his first TV advertisement of the NY-21 Republican primary, drawing a sharp contrast between Smullen’s record of military service and conservative leadership and Anthony Constantino’s record of instability, opportunism, and poor judgment. The advertisement highlights Smullen’s 24 years of service in the United States Marine Corps, including three tours in Afghanistan, and his appointment by President Donald J. Trump to continue serving his country on the President’s Commission on White House Fellows. It contrasts that record of service with Constantino’s history of registering as a Democrat, failing to participate in Republican primaries, and profiting from merchandise sold by his company that has included anti-Trump, anti-police, and pro-trans messaging. The ad makes clear that while Smullen was serving his country in uniform and later appointed by President Trump to continue serving, Constantino was building a business that has cashed in on political controversy, including content hostile to law enforcement and conservative values. “Republican voters deserve a candidate who has stood with President Trump, backed the blue, and defended our values,” Smullen said. “I served this country as a Marine, and I was appointed by President Trump to continue serving our nation. I have consistently fought for conservative principles. My opponent has profited from attacking them.” Smullen is the only Republican candidate endorsed in the race and the only candidate endorsed by the New York State Conservative Party. “This race is about trust and character,” Smullen said. “Upstate families deserve a representative who has earned the right to serve. I am running to put Upstate First and take our conservative fight to Washington.” The advertisement begins airing immediately across the district. View it HERE.
GLOVERSVILLE, New York (February 10, 2026) – The New York State Conservative Party today announced its endorsement of Robert Smullen in the race for Congress in New York’s 21st Congressional District making him the undeniable frontrunner in this race and ensuring Smullen will appear on the general election ballot in November. “It is an honor to earn the endorsement of the New York State Conservative Party in our race for Congress,” Smullen said. “This endorsement ensures that our campaign will be on the ballot in November, and it reinforces the importance of Republicans and Conservatives coming together to keep this seat in Republican hands.” Smullen said the endorsement reflects the direction conservatives want to see the district take moving forward. “I am running to stand with Donald Trump and fight for his America First agenda,” Smullen said. “That means restoring our economy, securing our borders, standing with law enforcement, and renewing American strength at home and abroad. Upstate New York deserves a proven conservative who will stand up to the woke left and deliver results.” The endorsement, Smullen added, reflects his consistent record of supporting conservative principles and values. “I have spent my time in public service fighting for conservative causes, not talking about them,” he said. “I am proud to be the only proven conservative in this race, and I am ready to take that record to Washington.” Smullen also emphasized his commitment to continuing strong conservative representation for the district. “I will continue the great work of Elise Stefanik, who was a fierce advocate for Upstate New York,” Smullen said. “Putting Upstate First means showing up, fighting hard, and never forgetting who you represent.” About Robert Smullen Robert Smullen is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, conservative reformer, and trusted public servant representing New York’s 118th Assembly District. A native Upstate New Yorker and graduate of The Citadel, he served 24 years in the Marine Corps, including three combat tours in Afghanistan, and later helped shape national defense strategy at the Pentagon. Robert was appointed a White House Fellow during his time in the Marines and was later appointed by President Donald J. Trump to the President’s Commission on White House Fellows. In Albany, he is a leading conservative voice, currently serving as Chairman of the Assembly Republican Conference. Robert lives in Fulton County with his wife on their family farm, where they raised their four children. He is running for Congress to put Upstate First, defend our freedoms, and deliver results for the North Country and Upstate New York.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, New York (February 7, 2026) – The Washington County Republican Committee has unanimously voted to endorse retired Marine Colonel and Assemblyman Robert Smullen in his campaign for Congress in New York’s 21st Congressional District. With this action, Smullen has now earned the support of every Republican county committee that has met and voted to date. Smullen has received unanimous endorsements from the Essex County Republican Committee, Franklin County Republican Committee, Hamilton County Republican Committee, and now the Washington County Republican Committee. He has also been endorsed by the Warren County Republican Committee and the Warren County Conservative Party, reflecting broad and growing support across NY-21. The endorsements underscore strong unity behind Smullen’s campaign, as Republican leaders and grassroots activists rally behind a proven conservative who supports President Donald Trump and is committed to advancing an America First agenda focused on secure borders, public safety, and economic growth. Smullen has earned support throughout the district for his record defending constitutional rights, backing law enforcement, standing with veterans, and fighting for rural and small-town communities that have too often been overlooked. “I am grateful for the unanimous support of the Washington County Republican Committee,” Smullen said. “I am running to support President Trump, advance an America First agenda, and ensure Upstate New York has a strong conservative voice in Congress.” Smullen’s campaign continues to build momentum across the district, reflecting a growing coalition of Republican leaders and local organizations unified behind his candidacy. Robert Smullen is a retired United States Marine Corps Colonel and currently serves as an Assemblyman representing Upstate New York. He is running for Congress to support President Trump’s agenda and deliver results-driven conservative leadership for NY-21. If you want the endorsements paragraph reordered or turned into a standardized boilerplate for future county releases, I recommend locking that next so everything stays perfectly consistent.
WARREN COUNTY, New York (January 29, 2026) – The Warren County Republican Committee has voted to endorse Robert Smullen in his campaign for Congress in New York’s 21st Congressional District, marking a unified show of support from both Warren County Republican and Conservative Party organizations as Republicans rally behind an Upstate First, America First candidate. Robert is the only candidate in the race endorsed by Republican and Conservative committees in NY-21. Earlier, the Warren County Conservative Party endorsed Smullen’s campaign, and tonight’s Republican Committee endorsement underscores growing unity across local party lines behind Smullen’s conservative values, strong support for President Donald Trump’s America First agenda, and commitment to fighting for Upstate New York. The Warren County GOP’s endorsement reflects Smullen’s consistent record of standing with Republican and MAGA principles – defending the Second Amendment, backing law enforcement, securing both the northern and southern borders, and pushing back against the failed one-party policies coming out of Albany that continue to drive up costs and hurt Upstate families. As a combat-tested Marine Corps Colonel and current Assemblyman, Smullen has built a reputation as a conservative who does not bend under pressure. He has repeatedly taken on the political establishment in New York State to defend constitutional rights, protect rural communities, and advance policies that keep families, jobs, and opportunity right here in Upstate New York. The Warren County endorsement adds to a growing list of support across NY-21. Smullen has secured unanimous Republican Committee endorsements in Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton counties, the unanimous endorsement of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors, the unanimous endorsement of the Herkimer County Legislature Republican Caucus, and the backing of both the Republican and Conservative parties in Warren County. He has also earned the support of dozens of elected state and local leaders throughout the district. “Seeing Warren County Republicans come together behind this campaign sends a powerful message,” Smullen said. “Republicans want a Congressman who will fight for President Trump’s America First agenda, secure our borders – north and south – defend the Second Amendment, and put policies in place that keep families and jobs right here in Upstate New York. I’m proud to have the support of the Warren County Republican Committee, and I’m ready to take that fight to Congress.” With each new endorsement, Smullen continues to consolidate support among Republican voters who want a proven conservative leader and Marine veteran representing NY-21 in Congress. Smullen is currently running for Congress in NY-21 and is campaigning across the district to earn the support of Republicans ahead of the GOP primary.
HERKIMER COUNTY, New York (January 23, 2026) – This week, the Herkimer County Legislature’s 16 members of the Republican Caucus unanimously endorsed Assemblyman Robert Smullen’s campaign for Congress in New York’s 21st Congressional District, marking another major show of support from local elected leaders across the district. The unanimous vote reflects broad confidence in Smullen’s leadership and record of delivering for Upstate New York. Legislators cited his consistent advocacy for local communities, economic growth in the Mohawk Valley, and unwavering defense of constitutional rights as key reasons for their support. Smullen, a retired Marine Corps Colonel and current Assemblyman, has built a reputation as a principled conservative and effective legislator with deep roots in the region and a results-driven approach to public service. “I am deeply honored to receive the unanimous endorsement of the Herkimer County Legislature,” Smullen said. “Support from local leaders who understand the challenges facing our communities reinforces why this campaign is about putting Upstate First. I will take that same mindset to Congress and fight relentlessly for the people of NY-21.” The Herkimer County endorsement adds to Smullen’s growing list of unanimous endorsements from Republican committees in Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton counties, as well as the unanimous endorsement of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors. Smullen has also earned the support of dozens of elected state and local leaders across the district and the Warren County Conservative Party. With momentum continuing to build county by county, Smullen’s campaign is consolidating support among grassroots Republicans, local officials, and voters looking for a battle-tested, America First conservative to represent Upstate New York in Congress.
GLOVERSVILLE, New York – Assemblyman Robert Smullen, candidate for Congress in New York’s 21st Congressional District, today announced the endorsement of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, New York’s oldest and most prominent Second Amendment advocacy organization. The New York State Rifle and Pistol Association’s endorsement is notable for coming early in the congressional primary process. The organization rarely weighs in at this stage of a race, but cited Smullen’s solid, never-yielding record of defending the Second Amendment and standing firm against unconstitutional gun control as the reason for its early support. Announcing the endorsement on behalf of the organization, Tom King, President of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, said, “For law-abiding gun owners, Bob Smullen has been a reliable and vocal defender of the Second Amendment. He understands that firearm ownership in NY-21 is not a political talking point – it is a way of life tied to hunting traditions, personal safety, and constitutional liberty.” Beyond Smullen’s strong Second Amendment record, the Association pointed to his broader defense of Upstate New York values and rural communities. As an Assemblyman, Smullen has repeatedly opposed Albany-driven gun control mandates that target responsible citizens while failing to address violent crime. He has consistently stood firm against government overreach, refused to compromise on core constitutional rights, and defended the interests of sportsmen, veterans, and rural families across the district. Smullen has also argued that public safety is best achieved by enforcing the law against criminals rather than restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens, a position that has earned him strong credibility with Second Amendment advocates throughout NY-21. The New York State Rifle and Pistol Association’s endorsement adds to Smullen’s growing momentum across the district. Smullen has earned the support of dozens of elected state and local leaders and has secured unanimous county Republican Party endorsements in Essex County, Franklin County, and Hamilton County. He has also been unanimously endorsed by the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors and received the endorsement of the Warren County Conservative Party. “I am honored to earn the endorsement of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association,” Smullen said. “Their early support reflects my record. I have never backed down from defending the Second Amendment, and I never will. In Congress, I will continue standing with law-abiding gun owners, hunters, veterans, and rural families and putting Upstate New York first.”
First Conservative Party endorsement marks growing momentum behind Smullen’s Upstate First campaign
