New York Republican Candidate Accuses Democratic Opponent of Illegal Cattle Dumping

Upstate New York Republican congressional candidate Anthony Constantino has accused his Democratic opponent, Blake Gendebien, of illegally dumping dead cattle and debris. According to the New York Post, the allegations come as national Democrats attempt to flip the House seat being vacated by outgoing Representative Elise Stefanik. [1][4]

The New York Post reported that the claims against Gendebien, a St. Lawrence County dairy farmer, originated from an anonymous former employee. The allegations state that Gendebien illegally dumped tires and dead cattle near a watershed in the district. [1]

Constantino publicly criticized Gendebien over the claims, calling his opponent a snob with an abusive anti-American temperament, according to the New York Post. Meanwhile, the campaign arm for House Democrats added the North Country district to its Red to Blue program, which targets potentially winnable races for the party. [1]

Stefanik has served as the U.S. representative for New York's 21st congressional district since 2015 and previously chaired the House Republican Conference from 2021 to 2025. [4]