The Peru Gazette

Peru, NY, June 23, 2026 – Primary elections typically attract few voters. That wasn’t true in Peru, where ballots  cast outnumbered any other Clinton County district. 

Absentee and Early Votes are not included in the totals that follow.  

In the competitive race to replace Elise Stefanik in the 21st Congressional District, Peru’s Republicans voted: 

Robert Smullen – 118 

Anthony Constantino – 152

Peru Democrats voted: 

Stuart J. Amoriell – 89 

Blake Gendebian – 106

471 ballots were cast at St. Augustine’s Parish Center. Combined with 153 Absentee and Early ballots, 624 voters cast ballots.