Meet Blake After serving in the Peace Corps, my parents moved to the North Country and started a dairy farm. I grew up working on the farm, earned a degree in agriculture, and later worked for a farm equipment manufacturer.

Over the last six years alone, our region has lost more than 700 local dairy farms, and families have been forced to leave for higher-paying jobs elsewhere – but it doesn’t have to be this way. My goal is to be a bridge between our region and Washington.

4 days ago · Inside the Democratic strategy for the special election. By Lucy Hodgman, Times Union. ALBANY — Democratic leaders have selected dairy farmer Blake Gendebien to run in the special election for New York’s 21st Congressional seat — although when that election will take place is increasingly unclear.

Feb 4, 2025 · The group of 15 representatives from NY-21’s 15 counties unanimously chose Blake Gendebien, a dairy farmer from St. Lawrence County, as the presumptive Democratic nominee. That’s according to a statement released on Tuesday that endorsed Gendebien, calling him “an outsider to the political arena” who “embodies the voice and grit that ...

6 days ago · Blake Gendebien has been selected by the NY-21 Democratic chairs as the presumptive Democratic nominee for the special election to replace Elise Stefanik if she is confirmed as the next United ...

6 days ago · Democratic leaders have selected dairy farmer Blake Gendebien — a dairy farmer, basketball coach and political newcomer — to run in the special election for New York’s 21st Congressional seat.

Dec 11, 2024 · Blake Gendebien is one of several candidates vying to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik once she's confirmed as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Dec 12, 2024 · Blake Gendebien is a North Country native and owner of Twin Mill Farms in Lisbon and vice chair of the Cooperative Board of Agri-Mark. I’m Blake Gendebien. I’m a husband, father, dairy farmer, and business owner who was born and raised in the North Country.

Blake Gendebien (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 21st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Dec 11, 2024 · On Wednesday, Blake Gendebien announced his bid for the 21st Congressional District seat now held by Elise Stefanik. That seat becomes vacant when Stefanik is confirmed as the new...