U.S. House · New York's 21st District
Christopher Schmidt
CandidateIND
- Race
- U.S. House · New York's 21st District
- Result
- Anthony Constantino, projected winner
- Opponents
- Blake Gendebien (D); Anthony Constantino (R, Taxpayer Rights)
- Research
- Basic
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No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
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Christopher Schmidt, an independent write-in candidate, lost the November 3, 2026 election for the open U.S. House in New York's 21st Congressional District to Anthony Constantino. In his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey he said he would focus on local issues such as housing, healthcare access and employment, keep an independent approach to legislation, and incorporate residents' feedback into decision-making.[1][2]
On the ballotU.S. House · 21
2026-11-03
| Blake Gendebien D | challenger |
| Anthony Constantino RTaxpayer Rights | challenger |
| Christopher Schmidt IND | challenger |
Write-in candidate on the general-election ballot
Biography
Christopher Schmidt, an independent write-in candidate, lost the November 3, 2026 election for the open U.S. House in New York's 21st Congressional District to Anthony Constantino. In his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey he said he would focus on local issues such as housing, healthcare access and employment, keep an independent approach to legislation, and incorporate residents' feedback into decision-making.[1][2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Schmidt previously appeared in Ballotpedia's listings as a Libertarian candidate for the same seat in 2018, but he withdrew. In 2026 he declared as a write-in candidate for the November 3 general election; his Ballotpedia page contains no further biographical information.[1] He lost to Anthony Constantino, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[2]
In their own words
Priorities
- Says his campaign focuses on local issues such as housing, healthcare access, and employment challenges in the region, an independent approach to legislation, and community engagement with residents' feedback.[3]
- Lists government accountability and transparency, housing and infrastructure, energy and utilities, economic and workforce issues, and healthcare access as the public-policy areas he is most passionate about.[3]
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Christopher Schmidt (New York) · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 2.U.S. House New York's 21st District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 3.Christopher Schmidt (New York) · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words