FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Christopher Schmidt for Congress – NY-21 Schmidt Blasts Unauthorized War Escalation: “Congress Must Reclaim Its Authority” NY-21 — As tensions escalate overseas and reports emerge of strikes near U.S. military installations in the Middle East, Congressional candidate Christopher Schmidt issued the following statement: “Enough. The American people are tired of being dragged into foreign conflicts without a vote, without transparency, and without constitutional authority....

GLENS FALLS – A Hudson Falls man is the latest to throw his hat the race for the 21st Congressional District. ( Christopher Schmidt For Congress ) Christopher Schmidt, 39, is running as an independent candidate in the NY-21 congressional race, and has said he hopes to bring a unique perspective to the position. The 21st District is considered one of the largest in New York as it includes portions of 15 different upstate counties. The seat is currently held by Republican Elise Stefanik who...

Independent Candidate Christopher Schmidt offered the following statement. "Now what? What is the plan—another endless war? Another occupation? Watching a country collapse into chaos is unacceptable. Many elected officials speak confidently about the Constitution, yet fail to grasp what it actually demands. Blind loyalty is not patriotism. Freedom requires backbone. It requires saying no when government steps outside the law, no matter who is in office.Over 65% of Venezuelans do not support...