John,

Since I announced my campaign for Congress, I’ve been overwhelmed by the response. Friends, family, and perfect strangers alike have reached out with kind words, notes of encouragement, and grassroots support.

I’m touched -- and more importantly -- I’m hopeful. Because this is just the beginning.

The powerful coalition we’re already forming is proof that Upstate New Yorkers are ready for change. Will you join our movement and chip in $5 or more to flip this seat blue and restore real leadership to our communities?

Right now, Republican Claudia Tenney is taking money from special interests and lining her own pockets with it. Then she goes to Washington and votes for them instead of delivering results for working families--even though the purpose of public service is to serve the public, not enrich oneself.

That is why we are doing things differently. This is a grassroots campaign focused on bringing people together, lifting each other up, and having each other’s backs.

Meeting the challenges of this moment won’t be easy. But nothing worth doing is. We need to come together to secure a better future for hard-working New Yorkers →

Thank you for joining this campaign and reminding me everyday why I decided to run. It’s the people like you that give me enduring hope, today and always.

With gratitude,

Josh Riley