EXCLUSIVE — Anthony Constantino, a New York businessman who made national headlines for his public dedication to President-elect Donald Trump, is running to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) as she prepares to enter the Trump administration.

With Stefanik on track to become the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations after Trump’s inauguration, at least two Republicans have launched bids to be the GOP nominee for the special election in New York’s 21st Congressional District.