With the majority of Conservative Party leaders in the 21st Congressional District weighing in on who should be their next congressional representative, it has become clear that Bob Smullen is the presumptive choice of the Conservative Party for Congress.
Although the interview process continues and the circulation of petitions begins on February 24th, Bob Smullen has met with the majority of the organized counties in the 21st Congressional District and the NYS Conservative Party wishes to send a clear signal that Bob Smullen will be our nominee.
The retired decorated Marine Colonel—who is a successful businessman and state legislator—has a long history of supporting conservative causes and principles.
In the State Assembly, since first being elected to represent the 118th Assembly District in 2018, Bob has maintained one of the highest Conservative ratings in the Legislature.
In Congress, Bob is committed to the President’s domestic and international agenda of restoring the economy, protecting our borders, and renewing the hard-earned respect we gained abroad.
Locally, Bob Smullen will continue the work of retiring Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a fierce advocate for her district, who we proudly endorsed in every election she entered.
The Conservative Party is excited to support Bob Smullen for Congress and we look forward to him joining our excellent Conservative-Republican NYS Congressional delegation.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Andrew Davis, 845-522-1915
Andrew@cpnys.org
February 10, 2026
STATEMENT FROM NYS CONSERVATIVE PARTY ON NY-21
With the majority of Conservative Party leaders in the 21st Congressional District weighing in on who should be their next congressional representative, it has become clear that Bob Smullen is the presumptive choice of the Conservative Party for Congress.
Although the interview process continues and the circulation of petitions begins on February 24th, Bob Smullen has met with the majority of the organized counties in the 21st Congressional District and the NYS Conservative Party wishes to send a clear signal that Bob Smullen will be our nominee.
The retired decorated Marine Colonel—who is a successful businessman and state legislator—has a long history of supporting conservative causes and principles.
In the State Assembly, since first being elected to represent the 118th Assembly District in 2018, Bob has maintained one of the highest Conservative ratings in the Legislature.
In Congress, Bob is committed to the President’s domestic and international agenda of restoring the economy, protecting our borders, and renewing the hard-earned respect we gained abroad.
Locally, Bob Smullen will continue the work of retiring Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a fierce advocate for her district, who we proudly endorsed in every election she entered.
The Conservative Party is excited to support Bob Smullen for Congress and we look forward to him joining our excellent Conservative-Republican NYS Congressional delegation.
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