I'm running for Congress because I believe that it is time for a fresh voice in Washington. If I'm elected, I will be the youngest Democrat there. And if we've learned anything from the divisiveness of our politics it's that people are ready for new and pragmatic voices that can get things done.

I could not be more grateful to people like you who have helped me beat the odds in every race I've ever run – and I hope you will join me again as we embark on this next journey.

Are you with me?

I'm used to being underestimated. When I ran to be the youngest elected official in New York State, people called me crazy. But I won a seat on the Syosset School Board at age 18. When I took on an entrenched incumbent as a Democrat in a district won by Donald Trump, I was told there was no way I'd win. But I've now won that seat three times.

Now I'm running for Congress. And I know I'll be underestimated again. I'll be told I'm too young and too naive. But, again, I'll show the skeptics they're wrong. I'll run on my record of results and my ability to keep this seat in the Democratic column. But I need you with me!

Will you join me as a founding member of my campaign TODAY?

I've lived here my entire life and I'm committing my career to public service because I have a deep love for this community. And that's why I spend every day delivering for my constituents. Whether it's lowering taxes to help families make ends meet, passing legislation to curb opioid addiction and expand access to treatment, keeping folks safe in a global pandemic, or implementing protections for Long Island's fragile environment – I've always had one goal in mind: Making my community a better place for everyone in it.

I'm running for Congress to take that service to the next level. I'll continue working to make Long Island, Queens, Bronx, and Westchester more affordable, to continue delivering mental health and substance abuse services, and to continue working to end the global pandemic. And I'll work to curb gun violence, to advocate for our veterans, and to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure.

I promise that when I get to Washington, I will stay true to the values we hold, never forget where I came from, and to make you proud.

We can win this – and we're going to do it together. I'm counting on it.

Sincerely,

Josh