U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Endorses Robert Smullen For Congress

Nation's Largest Business Federation Backs Smullen in NY-21 Republican Primary

GLOVERSVILLE, New York (June 4, 2026) – The Robert Smullen for Congress campaign today announced that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Robert Smullen in the Republican primary for New York's 21st Congressional District. The Chamber, the nation's largest business federation representing millions of businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region, selected Smullen as its endorsed candidate ahead of the June 23 primary.

Countless local businesses in New York’s 21st District as well as local Chambers of Commerce are members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The endorsement reflects Smullen's strong record of fighting for lower taxes, less regulation, and policies that put job creators first. As a current New York State Assemblyman and Chairman of the NY Assembly Republican Conference, Smullen has consistently supported pro-growth policies that allow small businesses to invest, hire, and compete.

“The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to endorse Robert Smullen for New York’s 21st Congressional District. A retired Marine Corps Colonel and current New York State Assemblyman, Robert Smullen is a tested leader who knows how to deliver results,” said Stephen McAllister, Vice President of the Eastern Region at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “He will bring pro-growth policies and Upstate New York values to Washington, and we look forward to working with him to create new opportunities for communities, families, and small businesses throughout the region and across the country.”

"I'm honored to receive the endorsement of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, an organization that countless small businesses and local Chambers of Commerce throughout NY-21 are members of. The free market works when government gets out of the way and allows small businesses to thrive. I'm honored to have the support of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – and I'll go to Washington ready to fight for lower taxes, less regulation, and policies that put job creators and small businesses first in Upstate New York first," said Robert Smullen.

The Chamber's endorsement adds to Smullen's growing list of support from organizations that represent working men and women and the businesses that employ them across NY-21. Smullen has also earned the endorsement of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 294 and the New York State Troopers PBA, along with the endorsement of the Conservative and Republican Parties of New York State.

A retired Marine Corps Colonel with 24 years of service, Smullen brings a record of leadership, accountability, and results to every fight he takes on. Voters in NY-21 will choose their Republican nominee on June 23, 2026.