Robert Smullen

Politician

American Johnstown, New York, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth29/07/1968
Age58 years
BirthplaceJohnstown, 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 RoleMember of the New York State Assembly, representing District 118
Party AffiliationRepublican Party, Conservative Party
First Elected06/11/2018
Assumed Office01/01/2019
Current Term Ends01/01/2025
District DescriptionIncludes 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

ResidenceMatilda Hill Farm, Town of Johnstown, Meco, Upstate New York
Lifelong ResidentUpstate New York

Relationships & More

SpouseMegan Smullen
ChildrenFour children

Family

SpouseMegan
Children Count4

Career

Political Career
  • Elected to New York State Assembly District 118 on November 6, 2018
  • Assumed office on January 1, 2019
  • Reelected unopposed in 2020, 2022, and 2024
  • Running for re-election to District 118 in 2025
  • Serving as Assistant Minority Whip since 2023
  • Member of several Assembly committees, including Banks, Environmental Conservation, Higher Education, Labor, Veterans' Affairs, and Ways and Means
Military Career
  • United States Marine Corps, Colonel
  • Service Period: 1997–2013
Congressional Campaign
  • Unveiled campaign to represent NY-21 Congressional District in 2026
  • Lost Republican primary for NY-21 to Anthony Constantino
  • Ended bid for Congress after meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on July 2, 2026

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
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