Blake Gendebien was the presumptive Democratic nominee when state leaders anticipated a special election to replace U.S. Rep.

Wednesday was supposed to be the day that North Country Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-Schuylerville) was to be confirmed as U.S.

Despite the invitation to an open chair town hall, Rep. Elise Stefanik-R, did not attend, so constituents directed their ...