“I am excited to get right to work,” said Smullen. “Unfortunately, we have an unchecked governor who pushes his agenda through back-door deals. We need to make sure the people of upstate New York have proper representation and a voice that will call out the governor. I promise to be that voice.”

“New taxes and regulations won’t solve New York’s economic woes, and firearm restrictions on rural New Yorkers will only burden responsible gun owners even further. The only way to fix these problems is to create a business-friendly climate for all of New York by cutting taxes on residents and small businesses, and a rule of law that respects our Constitutional liberties.”