AMSTERDAM, NY — Congressional candidate Anthony Constantino today announced that he has deposited $5 million of his own money into his campaign account, fulfilling his promise to self-fund his race for Congress and run free from special interest influence.
Constantino said his decision to self-finance is intentional and central to the kind of Congressman he intends to be.
“I said from day one that I would fund my own campaign and I made good on that promise, Constantino said. “I put $5 million into my campaign because I want to be completely free of special interests and Washington donor pressure. I am running to serve taxpayers, not the donor class.”
By self-funding, Constantino said he will not rely on corporate PACs, lobbyists, or large Washington fundraising networks, giving him the independence to represent the district without outside influence.
“I do not want money from Big Pharma, Big Insurance, Big Tech, or any of the usual Washington power brokers,” Constantino said. “When you take their money, you work for them. I am not doing that. I will work for the people who live here and pay the taxes.”
Constantino said the $5 million investment allows him to focus on voters instead of fundraising and to take positions based on principle rather than pressure.
“Too many members of Congress are bought and paid for before they ever cast their first vote,” Constantino said. “I will not be one of them. I cannot be bought, and I will not be controlled. My only obligation will be to the people of this district.”
The campaign said the self-funding commitment ensures a strong voter outreach operation across the district and reinforces Constantino’s message of independence, accountability, and service.
“This campaign is about being honest, independent, and putting people first,” Constantino said. “That is exactly how I will serve in Congress.”
