Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

September 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM

Reintroducing myself:

It’s been a few months since we started this campaign, so I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself and fill you in on why I decided to run for Congress in the first place.   It’s been a few months since we started this campaign, so I wanted to take a moment to reintro…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

September 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Running a farm isn’t easy

It’s already hard enough to put food on the table, keep the lights on, and keep our farms open.   STAND WITH FARMERS As a farm owner, I can tell you firsthand: running a farm isn’t easy. It’s already hard enough to put food on the table, keep the lights on, and keep our …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

September 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM

Our town hall with a special guest 📷

In less than a year, we’ve held 14 town halls, and over 400 people attended this town hall with Congressman Raskin last weekend!   Herbert, Last weekend, I was joined by Congressman Jamie Raskin for a town hall right here in the North Country! In less than a year, we’ve…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

September 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM

Stefanik’s last in-person town hall was SIX years ago

I’ve been in this race for less than a year, and I’ve already held more than 10 town halls.   Herbert, have you seen this? It’s been six years since Stefanik hosted last in-person town hall - Watertown Daily Times I’ve been in this race for less than a …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

September 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM

Our latest campaign updates

Now that we’re in a new week, I wanted to share a few updates on our campaign.   Herbert, Now that we’re in a new week, I wanted to share a few updates on our campaign. ➔ People are getting tired of Elise Stefanik. She just got booed at an event in the district, and folks are …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

September 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM

ICYMI: Elise Stefanik was booed off stage

For too long, our region has been failed by Elise Stefanik.   Did you hear about this? I can’t say I’m surprised. All throughout the year, I’ve been meeting folks at events and town halls, and it’s clear: the North Country is tired of Elise Stefanik and ready for new lea…

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  Blake · [email protected]

August 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM

I won’t take up too much of your time.

I know the next election seems far away right now, but your support will help us build the strong foundation we need to go up against Elise Stefanik and the GOP next November.   Hi, it’s Blake. I know it’s a Sunday, so I won’t take up too much of your time. Our next monthly deadline is …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM

This is why Elise Stefanik got booed

Stefanik doesn’t show up for us. She doesn’t hold town halls, she doesn’t communicate with us about what we need, and her votes in Washington hurt our communities here at home.   Herbert, In case you missed it, Elise Stefanik came to the district last week and got booed. …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM

Got milk?

As a dairy farmer, I can tell you firsthand the benefits of whole milk: it’s almost 97% fat-free and packed full of nutrients for kids to help them get through a full day of school and activities.   Herbert, The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has passed through committee votes…

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  Gendebien HQ · [email protected]

August 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM

The results are in:

Last month, Blake asked you to fill out our Summer Priorities Survey to share your thoughts with our team.   Herbert, Last month, Blake asked you to fill out our Summer Priorities Survey to share your thoughts with our team. After reviewing your responses, here are a few of y…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 26, 2025 at 9:44 PM

getting straight to the point

I’m not a career politician. I’m a dairy farmer who was born and raised in the North Country, and I’m running to make sure our community has a voice in Washington.   Herbert, I’ll get straight to the point: our next monthly fundraising deadline is just a few days away. So, be…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM

Filling you in ✅

The North Country deserves better.   Herbert, I’m running for Congress because the North Country deserves better than career politicians like Elise Stefanik. In a moment, I’ll fill you in on a few of the key issues I’ll fight for in Washington. But first, I have to ask if you’…

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  Gendebien HQ · [email protected]

August 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM

Stefanik was booed off stage by her own constituents

While Stefanik is making headlines for infighting and getting booed off stage by her own constituents, Blake has been putting in the work and talking to folks across the district about how he can advocate for them in Washington.   Herbert, It’s a bad week to be Elise Stefanik.…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM

I’m running to be a voice for rural America

I was born and raised in the North Country, and I’ll always fight for everyone here.   Herbert, Elise Stefanik sells us out every chance she gets. She’s voted to cut Medicaid and SNAP, while also voting to give more tax cuts to billionaires, and she’s already looking toward th…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Elise Stefanik was booed off stage

For too long, our region has been failed by Elise Stefanik.   Did you hear about this? I can’t say I’m surprised. All throughout the year, I’ve been meeting folks at events and town halls, and it’s clear: the North Country is tired of Elise Stefanik and ready for new lea…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM

Herbert, can I ask you a question:

While Elise Stefanik is doing everything she can to make things easier for her wealthy donors and turning a blind eye to all the everyday folks struggling to get by, I’m running to fight for working families in the North Country.   Hi Herbert, it’s Blake. I wanted to reach out …

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  Gendebien HQ · [email protected]

August 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM

all hands on deck 🤝

While we’ve been building strong grassroots momentum throughout the year, Elise Stefanik and House Republicans just reported record-breaking fundraising hauls last quarter.   MID-QUARTER DONOR DRIVE GOAL: $15,000 DEADLINE: MIDNIGHT SUPPORT BLAKE H…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM

a quick note for Herbert:

I’m proud of the movement we’ve built so far, and I know we can keep building on this momentum from now until next November.   DONATE     Paid for by Blake for The North Country Blake for The North CountryPO Box 39Lisbon, NY 13658United States …

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  Team Blake · [email protected]

August 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM

the North Country deserves better

We deserve better than this. That’s why we’re counting on your support to elect Blake Gendebien, a dairy farmer and Democrat who’s running to replace Stefanik.   Herbert, Now more than ever, we need new leaders in Washington who will fight for us—not more career politicians li…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 11, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Reintroducing myself!

It’s been a few months since we started this campaign, so I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself and fill you in on why I decided to run for Congress in the first place.   It’s been a few months since we started this campaign, so I wanted to take a moment to reintro…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM

We’ve had a busy few weeks!

From the Ogdensburg Seaway Festival Parade to the North Country Seniorama in Hogansburg to the Gouverneur and St. Lawrence County Fair, it’s been so great getting to meet people and hear directly from them.   Herbert, We’ve had a busy few weeks! Take a look: From …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM

sharing some updates

Republicans just had a record-breaking fundraising quarter. They’ll do whatever it takes to hold onto this seat and protect their razor-thin majority.   Hi Herbert, it’s Blake. Now that we’re in August, I thought I’d share a few updates with you: → Elise Stefanik’s war chest h…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

August 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Thanks for your help last week!

As we get closer to next November, this race is only going to get even more competitive.   Hi Herbert, I just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for helping us reach our goal last week! I’ve said it before, but working on a campaign is a lot like working on a farm. It ta…

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  Beto O’Rourke · [email protected]

August 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM

Texas Democrats did something bold

They just broke quorum to prevent Republicans from having enough members present to hold a vote.   Herbert, it’s Beto O’Rourke here. Republicans have drawn new congressional maps designed to take five Democratic-held seats in Texas—not by earning more votes, but by manipulating the syste…

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  Blake · [email protected]

July 31, 2025 at 10:44 PM

we’re falling short

I know the election seems far away right now, but with Elise Stefanik’s war chest growing to over $11 million and House Republicans reporting record-high levels of fundraising, we can’t risk falling behind this early.   Herbert, I’m sure you’re getting a ton of messages right now, so I’l…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Why I’m asking for only $1 today

$1 may not seem like a lot, but it all adds up fast! Will you chip in just $1 or whatever you can today to join our team?   $1. That’s all I’m asking for today, Herbert. $1 to help us spread our vision across one of the largest districts in the entire country. $1 to help us …

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  Team Blake · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM

Our opponents are growing their war chest

With Stefanik and House Republicans growing their war chest, it’s up to us to keep building on our momentum to ensure we can counter whatever attacks they throw our way next.   Herbert, Did you see the latest news out of Elise Stefanik’s campaign? SUPPORT BLAKE …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Let me be clear

I’m running for Congress to protect your benefits.   Herbert, Earlier this month, Elise Stefanik voted for Donald Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill. If you ask me, the only thing that’s big about this bill is how big the impacts will be on the North Country – and they won’t be good.…

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  Team Blake · [email protected]

July 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM

ICYMI: Stefanik is selling us out

It’s clear that voters across the region are ready for a change, so we’re laying the groundwork to elect a new leader in 2026 – Blake Gendebien, a dairy farmer who was born and raised right here in the North Country.   Herbert, We’re not the only one who thinks Elise Stefanik …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM

Herbert, can I ask you a question?

While Elise Stefanik is doing everything she can to make things easier for her wealthy donors and turning a blind eye to all the everyday folks struggling to get by, I’m running to fight for working families in the North Country.   Hi Herbert, it’s Blake. I wanted to reach out …

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  Gendebien HQ · [email protected]

July 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM

The results are in

Last week, Blake asked you to fill out our Summer Priorities Survey to share your thoughts with our team.   Herbert, Last week, Blake asked you to fill out our Summer Priorities Survey to share your thoughts with our team. After reviewing your responses, here are a few of you…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM

ICYMI: Stefanik voted to cut Medicaid and SNAP

From lowering costs and improving healthcare to supporting farms and small businesses, I’m running for Congress to help families not just get by, but get ahead.   Herbert, From lowering costs and improving healthcare to supporting farms and small businesses, I’m running for Co…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM

What we’re facing

We’re going up against a war chest.   Hi Herbert, it’s Blake. Before I ask for your support, I wanted to share a few updates with you: ➔ Elise Stefanik is considering running for governor, and she could jump into the race any day now. ➔ Stefanik and House Republicans are repor…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 19, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Farms are closing across the country

It’s already hard enough to put food on the table, keep the lights on, and keep our farms open.   Have you seen this, Herbert? This is exactly why I’m running for Congress. It’s already hard enough to put food on the table, keep the lights on, and keep our farms open. N…

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  Team Blake · [email protected]

July 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM

$11 million

We need to catch up.   BREAKING NEWS: FEC reports reveal Elise Stefanik has over $11 million in her campaign war chest. Herbert, Elise Stefanik is sitting on a lot of cash right now. We’ve built strong momentum so far. Thousands of donors have stepped up to support our campaig…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 16, 2025 at 11:35 PM

ICYMI: Elise Stefanik voted to cut our benefits

Unlike Stefanik, I’ll always fight to ensure that working families, seniors, veterans, and farmers receive the support they’ve earned and deserve, but I need your help to win this race.   Herbert, Earlier this month, Elise Stefanik voted to pass the GOP’s budget bill. Here’s h…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM

Share your thoughts →

I’m running for Congress to deliver results for the North Country, not to push a political agenda, so I’ll always value your opinion and insight.   Herbert, This campaign isn’t about me. It’s about all of us here in the North Country who deserve a leader in Washington who will…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM

We know one thing for certain

Republicans will throw everything they can at us to hold onto this seat and their slim House majority.   Herbert, I know the election seems far away, so I wanted to take a moment to explain why your support is still so important to our team. Right now, we’re getting ready to …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM

ICYMI: It doesn’t matter if we’re running in a special election or not

It doesn’t matter if we’re running in a special election or not, I’m ready to bring a new type of politics to the North Country – one that puts the people of our district first.   Herbert, I’m so happy that we’ve been able to hold town halls, attend events, and hear directly f…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Stefanik voted to cut Medicaid and SNAP

From lowering costs and improving healthcare to supporting farms and small businesses, I’m running for Congress to help families not just get by, but get ahead.   Herbert, From lowering costs and improving healthcare to supporting farms and small businesses, I’m running for Co…

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  Team Blake · [email protected]

July 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Stefanik is selling us out

It’s clear that voters across the region are ready for a change, so we’re laying the groundwork to elect a new leader in 2026 – Blake Gendebien, a dairy farmer who was born and raised right here in the North Country.   Herbert, We’re not the only one who thinks Elise Stefanik …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM

ICYMI: Breaking news in NY-21 🚨

The Hill is reporting that Elise Stefanik will run for governor – it’s just a matter of time before she officially announces.   Did you see the news, Herbert? The Hill is reporting that Elise Stefanik will run for governor – it’s just a matter of time before she official…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 7, 2025 at 9:50 PM

When I decided to run for Congress, I didn’t know what to expect

For too long, we’ve been sold out and forgotten by career politicians, but I’m running to put a stop to that. Because of supporters like you, we’re one step closer to winning this race and bringing this vision to life.   Herbert, We’re still finalizing the numbers, but I wanted…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM

Stefanik just betrayed us

Unlike Stefanik, I’ll always fight to ensure that working families, seniors, veterans, and farmers receive the support they’ve earned and deserve, but I need your help to win this race.   Herbert, House Republicans – including Elise Stefanik – just voted to pass the GOP’s budg…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Reaching out one more time

I know we’ve been sending a lot of messages lately, but I wanted to reach out one more time before our deadline in just a few hours.   Hi Herbert, it’s Blake Gendebien. I know we’ve been sending a lot of messages lately, but I wanted to reach out one more time before our deadline in just…

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  Gendebien HQ · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 2:07 PM

bad news…

The good news is we’re gaining momentum, and folks across the North Country have stepped up to support Blake in this fight.   We have good news and bad news to share with you, Herbert. The good news is we’re gaining momentum, and folks across the North Country have stepped up …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

June 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM

a small request

I’m a farmer, not a millionaire. I know what it’s like to work hard and raise a family here in the North Country.   Herbert, $1. That’s all I’m asking for today, and I’ll explain why. I’m a farmer, not a millionaire. I know what it’s like to work hard and raise a family here …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

June 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM

3 reasons why we need your help right now

I’m not a career politician. I’m a dairy farmer who was born and raised right here in the North Country, and I’m running for Congress to be a voice for our region in Washington.   Herbert, With our next FEC filing deadline in just 2 days, we’re almost out of time to reach our …

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  Team Blake · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM

your supporter record is attached 📎

We’re going up against a massive war chest next November, so now is the time to lay the groundwork and continue building our momentum to ensure we’re in a strong position to win this seat.   Herbert, Our next FEC filing deadline is almost here, so we wanted to send you an upda…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Breaking news in NY-21 🚨

The Hill is reporting that Elise Stefanik will run for governor – it’s just a matter of time before she officially announces.   Did you see the news, Herbert? The Hill is reporting that Elise Stefanik will run for governor – it’s just a matter of time before she official…

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