Josh · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 10:48 PM

John, I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately...

This is our campaign’s first big test since last year’s election, so we could really use your help right now to finish this quarter off strong.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, so I’ll get straight to the point. We’re only a few hours away from our first FE…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM

John, your $1 will go a long way.

I didn’t run for Congress to fight for unelected billionaires like Elon Musk, the wealthy, the powerful, or big corporations.   You may be receiving this email because of your support for Democrats in New York and across the country. We’re counting on supporters like you to join our team a…

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  Jessie Koch · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM

We can’t miss this goal

If we miss our goal, our opponents will see it as a sign of weakness and double down on their efforts to defeat Josh.   John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. Our first FEC filing deadline of 2025 is tonight, and we still haven’t reached our goal. Early money plays a cr…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM

I’m fighting for you, not billionaires

I didn’t run for Congress to fight for corporate lobbyists or billionaires like Elon Musk; I ran to fight for Upstate New Yorkers.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to chip in just $1 to help keep me in Congress. But before I do, I’ll explain why. I didn’t run for Con…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM

National Republicans have vowed to unseat Josh

With your help, we flipped this seat from red to blue last year and elected Josh to Congress.   John, FIRST: With your help, we flipped this seat from red to blue last year and elected Josh to Congress. THEN: Since Josh was sworn in, he’s been fighting every day for Upstate N…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Bring it on.

This team has won a tough race in a challenging environment before, and with your help, I know we can do it again.   National Republicans have already listed me as one of their top targets in 2026, and to that I say: Bring it on. This team has won a tough race in a challeng…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Lowering your grocery bill

I’m doing everything I can to fight for you in Congress, but I’m already a top target for Republicans, so I need your help to hold this seat and keep fighting.   John, You sent me to Congress to make life more affordable, and I’m proud to introduce legislation that does just t…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Josh Riley needs your help

I want to give you the latest. Republicans are crashing the economy in real time.   John, I want to give you the latest. Republicans are crashing the economy in real time. They plan to take a chainsaw to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans’ benefits and our public…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

March 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM

What we know about the special election

Republicans have already started running ads attacking me, so this is a critical moment for our campaign.   John, it’s Blake Gendebien, the Democrat running to replace Elise Stefanik. Here’s what we know about the upcoming special election in NY-21: ➔ Elise Stefanik has already had he…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM

John, I can explain:

I’m sure you’ve been hearing from a lot of campaigns about the upcoming FEC filing deadline.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’m sure you’ve been hearing from a lot of campaigns about the upcoming FEC filing deadline. So, before I ask you to pitch in to help us reach our goal, I wanted …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM

a note for John:

After this deadline, we’ll have to publicly report how much we’ve raised, and folks on both sides of the aisle will be keeping a close eye on us to see if we have enough momentum to hold this seat.   CHIP IN     Paid for by Josh Riley for Congress Josh …

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  Jessie Koch · [email protected]

March 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM

Counting on your help

Right now, we’re just 1 week away from our first FEC filing deadline of the year, and we’re counting on your help to reach our $25,000 goal.   FEC QUARTERLY FILING DEADLINE GOAL: $25,000 DEADLINE: 1 WEEK AWAY SUPPORT JOSH John, it’s Jessie, Josh…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM

John, this is why I need your help again

I didn’t run for Congress to just be another number for a party and let them tell me how to think.   John, Last year, we ran in one of the most competitive and expensive districts in the entire country. In a challenging environment, our team defied the odds and flipped this s…

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  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]

March 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM

Josh is fighting for us in Congress

While Josh is fighting for us in Washington, he’s also counting on our grassroots team to have his back and help defend his seat.   John, Josh has been working hard in Congress to fight for Upstate New Yorkers! Since being sworn in, he’s already taken action to: ❌ Fight back …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM

Republicans are targeting NY-19

Democrats can’t take back the House if we don’t hold NY-19, and Republicans know it.   John, Well, it’s official: the NRCC released their list of top targets for 2026, and they’re coming for NY-19. Last year, our race was one of the most competitive in the entire country and …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM

I just talked to my team…

While this isn’t the update I wanted to share with you today, the good news is that we still have time to catch up before our FEC filing deadline at the end of the month.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’ll get straight to the point: I just talked to my team, and we didn’t reach our $1…

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  Jessie Koch · [email protected]

March 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Where we’re at right now

I’ve been taking a closer look at where we’re at – and it looks like we’re not on track to reach our must-hit goal.   Hi John, it’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. At the end of this month, we face our first quarterly FEC filing deadline of the year. So, with the month almost…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

March 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Where things are at right now

Republicans know we can flip this seat and shrink Mike Johnson’s tiny majority, so they are keeping Stefanik in the House for as long as they can.   John, I’m sure you’ve heard already about the upcoming special election, but I wanted to share an update with you on where things are at …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Another tax break for billionaires

Last week, we heard about yet another tax break for billionaires paid for by people who need our help the most – working families, seniors, and veterans.   John, last week’s joint address was a reminder of exactly why I decided to run for Congress. Growing up, I saw how neighb…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

March 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM

What you need to know about NY-19

Josh is heading into this year as a top target, with Republicans vying to defeat him and take back this seat.   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 …

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM

We need to be ready for anything

We have a real shot at flipping this seat and chipping away at the razor-thin Republican House majority, but we need to make sure we’re ready for anything.   Hi John, it’s Blake Gendebien, the dairy farmer running to replace Elise Stefanik. Josh Riley said I could reach out and share a fe…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM

I’m a top target for Republicans

Democrats and Republicans both know this seat is key to a House majority, and Republicans are already getting their attacks ready to try to defeat me. We can’t let them win.   Hi John, it’s Josh Riley. I have some big news to share: Today, I was officially named a Frontliner b…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Reaching out about Josh Riley:

Josh is fighting to build an economy from the bottom up and the middle out — not the top down. It is critical that we support Josh to put an end to corruption and chaos.   John, It’s Hakeem Jeffries. My colleague Rep. Josh Riley’s race in NY-19 has been named to the DCCC’s Frontline list…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM

It’s been a busy few weeks, but we’re just getting started

A lot has happened so far this year, so I wanted to take a moment to fill you in on what’s going on in Washington and how I’ve been getting to work in Congress to fight for you.   Hi John, it’s Josh. A lot has happened so far this year, so I wanted to take a moment to fill you…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM

one step closer

Republicans already have their eyes on my seat, hoping to take it back next year, so we have to start building a strong foundation now to ensure our success.   John, Thanks to grassroots supporters like you, we reached our February fundraising goal! While the next election se…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

March 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM

a reminder about tonight’s deadline

Flipping this seat last year wasn’t easy, and holding it will be even tougher, especially now that experts are calling us one of the most competitive races in the country again.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve already sent a few messages about our monthly deadline, but I wa…

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  Jessie Koch · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM

The fights ahead won’t be easy

I know the next election seems far away right now, but to win in a competitive district, we have to start building a strong foundation early on to make sure we’re ready for anything.   John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. Our next monthly fundraising deadline is tonigh…

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 10:37 PM

Early investments are critical in a race like ours

Republicans (including a January 6th rioter) are already eyeing this seat.   John, we have good news and bad news. The good news is that Josh has been fighting for us in Congress, already filing bills to help Upstate New Yorkers and standing up to Elon Musk and DOGE. But the …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM

John, your support is still important to our team

I’m doing everything I can to fight back in Congress, but it’s made me a top target.   John, With the end of the month just around the corner, I’m sure you’re hearing from a lot of campaigns right now. So, before I ask you to chip in, I wanted to share a few reasons why your …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM

I’m only asking for $1, and I’ll explain why.

I didn’t run for Congress to fight for unelected billionaires like Elon Musk, the wealthy, the powerful, or big corporations.   John, $1. That’s all I’m asking for today, and I’ll explain why. I didn’t run for Congress to fight for unelected billionaires like Elon Musk, the w…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM

What the experts are already saying about NY-19

If we can show strength early on, we can fend off potential challengers and keep Josh in Congress fighting for us.   Cook Political Report lists NY-19 as one of the most competitive races in 2026. KEEP NY-19 BLUE Last year, NY-19 was the most exp…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Republicans are attacking me

If we win all three special elections this spring, we can flip the House and stop the GOP’s agenda.   John, I’ll get straight to the point: Republicans are up with attack ads right now because they know I’m a threat. Will you split a contribution between my campaign and Josh Riley to…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM

I’ve been working hard to deliver for Upstate New Yorkers

The last few weeks in Washington have been an absolute shit show. But despite all the chaos, I’ve been working hard to deliver for Upstate New Yorkers.   John, The last few weeks in Washington have been an absolute shit show. But despite all the chaos, I’ve been working hard t…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM

No one elected Elon Musk

No one elected Elon Musk, so I sure as hell won’t stand by and let him hijack our government.   John, Unelected billionaires like Elon Musk have enough power in Washington. Since Trump has taken office, Elon Musk has gotten his hands on seniors’ Medicare payments. He tried to…

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  Jessie Koch · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM

Sharing a few updates

Your support can help scare off potential challengers and show folks that Josh is here to stay.   Hi John, it’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. Our next monthly deadline is just one week away! Before I ask you to contribute and help us reach our $25,000 goal, I wanted to shar…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM

I don’t care about the bromance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump

This is more than cable news clickbait — it’s people’s lives — and I’m working every day to set things right.   John, Over the weekend, I joined CNN to cut through the noise and discuss how I’m working to hold Elon Musk and DOGE accountable. I was asked to dissect Trump…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM

Our average contribution

Government should work for working people, not billionaires who flood our politics with dark money and their corrupting influence.   John, Did you know that our campaign relies on grassroots donations from folks like you? In fact, last month, our average contribution from ema…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM

My first bill

From day one, I promised you that I’d go to Congress and fight to lower prices. That’s exactly what I’m doing because working families – not big corporations – deserve a little more money in their pockets.   John, Families in Upstate New York are struggling to make ends meet. …

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Getting back on track:

In 2024, we had to spend big to flip this seat and defend Josh from the GOP’s baseless attacks.   MID-QUARTER DONOR DRIVE GOAL: $10,000 DEADLINE: 2/15 SUPPORT JOSH John, we’re almost halfway through the first quarter of the year, and we’re falli…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM

I’m the presumptive Democratic nominee in NY-21

When Elise Stefanik resigns, a special election will be called, and we’ll have less than 90 days to campaign.   Hi John, it’s Blake Gendebien. I’m honored to be the presumptive Democratic nominee in the upcoming special election in NY-21. When Elise Stefanik resigns, a special electi…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM

John, let me make one thing clear

John, if you’ve been reading the news out of Washington and wondering what’s going on, I don’t blame you.   John, if you’ve been reading the news out of Washington and wondering what’s going on, I don’t blame you. From the OMB’s fundraising freeze (which was complete bullshit)…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM

I’m going to keep up the fight in Congress

If Elon Musk wants another tax cut, he can get in line behind people who actually work for a living in this country.   John, I knew it growing up, and I sure as hell know it now: for too long in this country, the deck has been stacked against working people, and it’s been stac…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM

This isn’t an off-year

2025 is considered an “off-year” by a lot of people… But that isn’t exactly the case for us.   John, 2025 is considered an “off-year” by a lot of people… But that isn’t exactly the case for us. In a district as competitive as ours, we can’t waste any time. Remember, this was …

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM

all hands on deck 🤝

Josh is ALREADY a top target heading into 2026, so we need all hands on deck to hold this seat.   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONTRIBUT…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM

I’m a dairy farmer, not a career politician

I know what it’s like to get up for work at 3:30 am, trudge through feet of snow to feed my herd, and make difficult decisions to keep my farm afloat while providing for my family and employees.   John, I’m not a career politician. I’m a dairy farmer. I know what it’s like to get up …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM

No one who tried to overturn an election should be anywhere near our government

No one who assaulted the officers defending our nation’s Capitol and tried to overturn a free and fair election should be allowed to walk free, let alone anywhere near our government.   Can you believe this, John?! FIGHT BACK January 6, 2021, was one of the d…

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  Josh · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM

I know we’ve been emailing a lot this week

I know we’ve been emailing a lot this week, but I wanted to reach out one more time ahead of tonight’s deadline.   John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve been emailing a lot this week, but I wanted to reach out one more time ahead of tonight’s deadline. This is our first monthly deadline of the y…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM

this wasn’t easy or cheap

Flipping this seat last year wasn’t easy (or cheap!), and holding it in 2026 will be even tougher.   John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. Our first monthly fundraising deadline is tonight, and we still haven’t reached our $25,000 goal. Flipping this seat last year was…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM

never have and never will

I got into politics to change things, so I’m doing it differently. From day one, I’ve run a completely grassroots campaign. I’ve never taken a penny of corporate PAC money, and I never will.   Here’s the deal, John: politicians line their pockets with cash from big corporate PA…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM

tomorrow 📅

Republicans already have Josh in their sights, with a brand new challenger saying he’ll run just this week. We need to prepare for a real fight ahead.   John, FIRST: Because of grassroots supporters like you, we flipped NY-19 blue last year! THEN: Just this month, Josh was of…

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