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2026 FEDERAL CANDIDATE

Blake Gendebien

Democratic · New York · House District 21

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Democratic · certified

New York amended general election certificationSource date: Sep 3, 2026 · Retrieved Sep 7, 2026

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AI development & regulationResearch pending

Should Congress limit state regulation of AI?

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What safety, transparency, or accountability rules should apply to AI developers?

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Data centersResearch pending

Should new data centers face a construction pause or additional permit conditions?

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Who should pay for additional electricity and water infrastructure?

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U.S. policy toward UkraineResearch pending

Should the U.S. provide additional assistance to Ukraine, and under what conditions?

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What role should sanctions and diplomacy play?

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U.S. policy toward IranResearch pending

Should Congress direct the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran?

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What conditions should govern diplomacy and sanctions toward Iran?

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ImmigrationResearch pending

When should federal law require detention of noncitizens accused of crimes?

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What changes should Congress make to asylum and pathways to legal status?

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Economy & taxesResearch pending

What federal tax and spending changes should Congress enact?

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What role should tariffs and trade agreements play in economic policy?

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HealthcareResearch pending

How should Congress change healthcare coverage and federal healthcare spending?

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What should the federal government do to address prescription drug costs?

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AbortionResearch pending

What federal protections or restrictions on abortion should Congress enact?

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What rules should govern federal funding related to abortion?

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