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House · New York · open seat

New York NY-21

Blake Gendebien vs Anthony Constantino

ForecastR +1.9
Democrat37%
Republican63%
RatingLean R
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Vital signs

Campaign health, 0 to 100, from public money, outside spending, ballots and activity
DemocratBlake GendebienStrained
530100
  • Money weight 2533

    Raised $7.2M against $14.5M for Anthony Constantino.

  • Cash weight 2046

    $2.6M in the bank against $3.0M for Anthony Constantino. As of 06/30/2026.

  • Air cover weight 1594

    Outside groups spent $658K helping Blake Gendebien and $40K helping Anthony Constantino.

  • National tide weight 1572

    Gallup party identification moved from Republicans 48 Democrats 45 in the third quarter of 2024 to Democrats 50 Republicans 39 in the third quarter of 2026, 14 points toward the Democrats. This district moves 0.68 points for every point the nation moves, so it feels about 9.5 points of that tide, a tailwind for Blake Gendebien.

  • Activity weight 1025

    $349K in Google political ads this cycle.

RepublicanAnthony ConstantinoStrained
410100
  • Money weight 2567

    Raised $14.5M against $7.2M for Blake Gendebien.

  • Cash weight 2054

    $3.0M in the bank against $2.6M for Blake Gendebien. As of 06/30/2026.

  • Air cover weight 156

    Outside groups spent $40K helping Anthony Constantino and $658K helping Blake Gendebien.

  • National tide weight 1528

    Gallup party identification moved from Republicans 48 Democrats 45 in the third quarter of 2024 to Democrats 50 Republicans 39 in the third quarter of 2026, 14 points toward the Democrats. This district moves 0.68 points for every point the nation moves, so it feels about 9.5 points of that tide, a headwind for Anthony Constantino.

  • Activity weight 1025

    $498K in Google political ads this cycle.

How each side wins

From the forecast, the polls, the county map, voter groups, money and ballots
If you work for Blake Gendebien
  1. Close the gap

    Blake Gendebien trails by 1.9 and wins 37% of simulations. Closing it takes about 2,948 voters switching sides, or 5,896 more net votes from new turnout.

  2. The range

    In 8 of 10 simulations the result lands between R +8.3 and D +4.7. A normal polling error decides it.

  3. The money

    $2.6M cash against $3.0M. Roughly even money; the air war will be decided by outside groups and earned media.

  4. Anthony Constantino's strongest asset

    Money: Raised $14.5M against $7.2M for Blake Gendebien.

If you work for Anthony Constantino
  1. Protect the lead

    Anthony Constantino leads by 1.9 in the forecast and wins 63% of simulations. The cushion is about 5,896 votes; a one point swing is about 1,552 voters changing sides.

  2. The range

    In 8 of 10 simulations the result lands between D +4.7 and R +8.3. A normal polling error decides it.

  3. The money

    $3.0M cash against $2.6M. Roughly even money; the air war will be decided by outside groups and earned media.

  4. Blake Gendebien's strongest asset

    Air cover: Outside groups spent $658K helping Blake Gendebien and $40K helping Anthony Constantino.

Scouting report

From the Watchdog people files, each line with its source
Blake Gendebien

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Anthony Constantino

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The forecast

Margin over recent runs
R +5.5D +2.018 runs agonow
Now
R +1.9
8 in 10 land between
D +4.7 and R +8.3
Polling average
Even
Partisan lean
R +20.2

Recent polls

Last 45 days

No public polls in the last 45 days; the forecast leans on fundamentals and similar races.

Money and the air war

Reports as of 06/30/2026
GendebienConstantino
Raised$7.2M$14.5M
Spent$3.1M$8.7M
Cash on hand$2.6M$3.0M
Outside money for$658K$40K
Google ads$349K$498K
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The early vote

Statewide

No early vote data for New York yet.

Media watch

Who is putting this race in front of an audience

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On the trail

Rallies and events, newest first

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