WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Two Republican candidates running for New York’s 21st congressional district spoke with 7News ahead of the primary election.
Robert Smullen is currently serving in the state Assembly.
He touted his work as a politician, but emphasized that first and foremost he’s a military man, pointing to decades of service with the US Marine Corps.
He says his experience makes him the best pick.
“I’m talking to people all around this district, and I’ve found that I represent the majority of people in this district. They want me to take our voice, our values to Washington D.C.,” said Robert Smullen.
Smullen’s opponent is Anthony Constantino, who is the CEO of an Amsterdam-based custom printing company, Sticker Mule.
Constantino has President Trump’s endorsement.
He says that, and his work as a businessman makes him the best choice.
“President Trump inspired me to get involved and grow my company faster in 2016. He championed American manufacturing. I saw how hard he was working for his country. It made me want to work hard and grow my business faster,” said Anthony Constantino.
The Republican primary is happening on June 23rd.
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