A New York GOP assemblyman on Thursday launched his 2026 campaign for the House seat that will be vacated by Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as she runs for governor.

Robert Smullen is the first Republican to enter the race for Stefanik’s seat.

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“For too long, Washington has forgotten the people of Upstate New York,” he said in a statement . “As a Marine and a public servant, I’ve dedicated my life to defending our freedoms, fighting for our communities, and putting people before politics. It’s time to send a servant leader to Was

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