Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/07/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Johnstown, New York, USA |
Latest News about Robert Smullen
03/07/2026
Robert Smullen ended his campaign for New York's 21st Congressional District after meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on July 2, 2026. He had entered the race earlier in 2026, but his withdrawal left him out of the general-election contest.
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Bio/Wiki
| Current Role | Member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 118 |
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| Party Affiliation | Republican Party, Conservative Party |
| First Elected | 06/11/2018 |
| Assumed Office | 01/01/2019 |
| Current Term Ends | 01/01/2025 |
| District Description | Includes all of Hamilton County and parts of Herkimer, Fulton, Montgomery, Oneida, and Otsego Counties |
Educational Qualification(s)
| B.A. in History from The Citadel | |
| M.A. from Georgetown University | |
| M.S. in Resource Management from the Eisenhower School at National Defense University |
Personal Life
| Residence | Matilda Hill Farm, Town of Johnstown, Meco, Upstate New York |
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| Lifelong Resident | Upstate New York |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Megan Smullen |
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| Children | Four children |
Family
| Spouse | Megan |
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| Children Count | 4 |
Career
| Political Career |
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| Military Career |
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| Congressional Campaign |
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Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/SmullenNewYork | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertsmullen | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@SmullenNewYork |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 16 years as a Colonel | |
| 2. Lives on a farm in the Town of Johnstown | |
| 3. Initially ran for the assembly when the seat opened up and was successful | |
| 4. Lost the 2026 Republican primary for NY-21 to Anthony Constantino | |
| 5. Campaign kickoff for NY-21 took place at the Holiday Inn in Johnstown-Gloversville | |
| 6. Ended his 2026 congressional campaign after meeting with President Trump | |
| 7. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 24 years as a Colonel | |
| 8. Was a White House Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy in 2003 and 2004 | |
| 9. Served as Executive Director of the Hudson River–Black River Regulating District before entering the Assembly | |
| 10. Founded and campaigned from upstate New York, with deep ties to Meco and Gloversville |