Josh Riley is a fifth-generation Upstate New York native and a Democrat running for Congress.

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Share your thoughts with our team:

We have a lot of work ahead of us, so I’m reaching out to ask if you’ll fill out our Post-Election Survey to share your thoughts on our campaign and what issues we should prioritize heading into 2025.   John, Last week, Upstate New Yorkers across NY-19 elected me to represent …
  Will Rollins · [email protected]
November 13, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Too early to call.

We've set up a critical new account to cover expenses towards ballot curing and other voter protection activities.   John, The race for California's 41st Congressional District is still too early to call. We now need to fund an intensive ballot curing program to ensure that any voters w…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Thank you to everyone who made this win possible

I'm so honored to have been elected as our district's next Member of Congress. I could not have done it without this grassroots team.   John, Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for all of your support in our campaign. I'm truly humbled to have you on our team, and I'm so honored t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Regardless of the outcome

The polls are still open for a couple more hours, but I just wanted to send a quick note to express my gratitude.   Hi John, it’s Josh. The polls are still open for a couple more hours, but I just wanted to send a quick note to express my gratitude. Regardless of the outcome,…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Finishing this race strong

This is the closest House race in the entire country, and what happens here will decide the House majority.   John, Today is Election Day! Before I ask you to make one last donation to our campaign, I want to thank you for all of the support you’ve given me and my team throug…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 12:26 AM

before tomorrow

We have to continue working hard and getting out the vote until the polls close tomorrow night.   John, Election Day is tomorrow! In 2022, less than 5,000 votes decided the outcome of this race. Now, with experts rating us a toss-up and FiveThirtyEight saying we have a 50-50 …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 7:04 PM

we still need your help

I just checked ActBlue to see how we’re doing, and it looks like our donations have been slowing down.   John, It’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. I just checked ActBlue to see how we’re doing, and it looks like our donations have been slowing down. Election Day is t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 2:37 PM

50-50

FiveThirtyEight has called us the most competitive House race in the entire country, and it literally could not be closer.   John, Take a look at what FiveThirtyEight is saying about our race in NY-19: HELP US FLIP NY-19 FiveThirtyEight has called us the mos…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 12:08 AM

My opponent pledged his loyalty to Donald Trump

With just 2 days until Election Day, we only have a small window of time left to defeat Molinaro and flip this seat.   John, Marc Molinaro will do anything to get re-elected, even if it means pledging his loyalty to Donald Trump. Take a look at what Trump had to say about Moli…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Is there anything we can say, John?

Is there anything we can say to convince you to contribute to our grassroots campaign today?   John, is there anything we can say to convince you to contribute to our grassroots campaign today? What if we told you that this is one of the most competitive races in the entire cou…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Upstate NY will decide the House majority

With this race being the most expensive, competitive, and closest in the entire country, the House majority runs through Upstate New York.   John, I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, so I wanted to explain why your support is still important to our campaign: This race is …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 11:09 PM

Have you seen this yet, John?

Unlike Marc Molinaro, I’ll always put Upstate New York – not the far-right extremists – first.   Have you seen this, John? FLIP NY-19 BLUE The headline says it all: while Marc Molinaro says he’s a moderate, it couldn’t be more clear how extreme he really is. …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 6:15 PM

there’s no time to waste

With just a few days left in this race, there’s no time to waste.   John, I have some good news and bad news to share with you. The good news is that our campaign is doing everything we can to turn out voters in these final few days! But the bad news is we’re falling behind …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Getting out the vote in Upstate New York

Our team will be knocking on doors and doing everything we can to connect with Upstate New Yorkers all weekend to make sure we get out the vote in NY-19.   ELECTION DAY: 3 DAYS AWAY Chip in to our GOTV Fund today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and get out the vote i…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 10:24 PM

Can you believe this, John??

Not only does Marc Molinaro have corporations, special interests, and super PACs backing his campaign, but he also has Elon Musk pitching in to help attack me.   FIGHT BACK Can you believe this, John?! Not only does Marc Molinaro have corporations, special inter…
  Al Franken · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM

ICYMI: Donald Trump is all in

My friend Josh Riley has to beat Molinaro and flip this must-win House seat. But with Trump wading in, Republican spending in NY-19 is about to skyrocket.   John, Every good hero needs a sidekick. Well, the same goes for candidates. Just take a look at our two options in NY-19…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 1:58 PM

Marc Molinaro has been in the news a lot

Molinaro is more extreme than ever, and it’s time for some new leadership in NY-19.   John, In case you missed it, Marc Molinaro has been in the news a lot these last few weeks – and it’s all because of his extremism. Take a look: In Heated House Race, a Moderate R…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 11:50 PM

reaching out one last time

I know we’ve emailed a few times today, but I just wanted to reach out one last time before tonight’s deadline to ask if you’ll help us close the gap and reach our $50,000 goal.   Hey John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve emailed a few times today, but I just wanted to reach out one last time be…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Re: our final monthly deadline

Happy Halloween! Before we get ready to go trick or treating, I wanted to share a quick update with you.   John, Happy Halloween! Before we get ready to go trick or treating, I wanted to share a quick update with you. Tonight is our final end-of-month deadline before the elec…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 1:56 PM

Re: our final monthly deadline

Leader Jeffries will be in the district tomorrow, signaling how important our race is to take back the House majority!   FIRST: A recent poll showed Josh having a 3-point lead in this race. THEN: Inside Elections moved our race from “Tilt Republican” to “Toss Up.” NOW: Leader …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 11:40 PM

election experts continue to confirm what we’ve known for months

Republican special interest groups and corporate PACs are spending millions to attack me.   INSIDE ELECTIONS OFFICIALLY RATES NY-19 A TOSS-UP JOIN OUR GRASSROOTS TEAM John, election experts continue to confirm what we’ve known for months: NY-19 i…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 5:18 PM

I’m sure you’ve heard us say this a thousand times already

Unlike our opponent, Josh is committed to representing you – not the special interests – so he refuses to take a penny from them.   John, it’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. Our final monthly fundraising deadline before the election is tomorrow, so I wanted to reach out and …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 1:10 PM

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

With so much at stake right now, flipping this district is a must if we want to take back the House and deliver progress for Upstate New Yorkers.   Here’s the deal, John – Election Day is 6 days away, folks are already voting early, and our final monthly deadline is tomorrow. …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 11:16 PM

Molinaro's silence is disqualifying

We need to defeat Molinaro and restore common-sense leadership to Washington.   Did you see this, John? Incumbent Rep. Molinaro Refuses To Answer 'Hitler' Question As Race Vs. Riley Hits Stretch Run - Kingston Daily Voice This is inexcusable. No one who…
  Al Franken · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 5:58 PM

look at this gif:

Josh’s race is one of the most competitive in the entire country, and national Democrats just named it one of the top flip opportunities we need to win to take back the House.   John, They say a picture’s worth a thousand words, but how about a gif? That’s like a hundred pictur…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 2:26 PM

Why I’m only asking you for $1 today

With just 1 week left to connect with voters across NY-19, we’re really counting on you right now.   John, Election Day is just 1 week away! Will you chip in $1 (or more!) today to help us get out the vote in this final week? CHIP IN $1 CHIP IN MORE! …
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 11:40 PM

The home stretch

Josh Riley is up against his most crucial deadline yet and we’re counting on your support.   Hi, John - it’s Hakeem Jeffries. We are just DAYS away from the election so I’m reaching out today with an urgent request. Josh Riley is locked in a dead heat for NY-19. Here’s why this race is…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 6:17 PM

John, this is a big deal!!

FiveThirtyEight just ranked NY-19 as the CLOSEST House race in the entire country.   FiveThirtyEight ranks NY-19 as the closest House race in the entire country. HELP US FLIP THIS SEAT This is a big deal, John. In 2022, less than 5,000 votes deci…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 28, 2024 at 2:20 PM

John, I have an update, and it’s not good

This isn’t the news I wanted to give you this morning, but we still have time to catch up.   John, I have an update to share with you, and it’s not good. Our donations have been slowing down. This isn’t the news I wanted to give you this morning, but we still have time to cat…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
October 27, 2024 at 10:39 PM

Our race is critical to retaking the House majority

It’s clear, John: NY-19 is critical to retaking the House majority, and that means we have to pull out all the stops to win here.   PIX11 calls NY-19 one of the races that “could decide the House.” HELP US FLIP NY-19 It’s clear, John: NY-19 is cri…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 27, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Trump in New York

Donald Trump is holding a rally in New York City today to stump for Congressional Republicans, including my opponent.   John, Donald Trump is holding a rally in New York City today to stump for Congressional Republicans, including my opponent. Republicans know they are in tro…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 26, 2024 at 8:56 PM

I have an exciting update

Our race is still neck and neck, so we have to keep our foot on the gas and continue putting in the work every day until the very end of this race.   John, I have an exciting update to share with you: a recent poll in our district shows us having a 3-point lead! NY-1…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 26, 2024 at 4:12 PM

It’s time for some new leadership in NY-19

Take it from some of the people who have been covering Molinaro’s 30-year political career the longest: he’s no moderate.   John, Big news: I’m proud to share that I’ve earned the Times Union’s endorsement! Take it from some of the people who have been covering Molinaro…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 10:36 PM

Why we’re asking for your help

With early voting beginning soon and Election Day nearly here, I’m sure you’re wondering why we’re still emailing and asking for your help.   John, With early voting beginning soon and Election Day nearly here, I’m sure you’re wondering why we’re still emailing and asking for …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 6:49 PM

John, is there anything we can say?

Is there anything we can say to convince you to contribute to our grassroots campaign today?   John, is there anything we can say to convince you to contribute to our grassroots campaign today? What if we told you that this is one of the most competitive races in the entire cou…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 1:30 PM

ICYMI: My opponent is one of the “most vulnerable” Republicans

We have to keep up this momentum and ensure we’re prepared for anything Molinaro and GOP throw at us in this final month.   THE NATIONAL JOURNAL’S HOTLINE LISTS MARC MOLINARO AS ONE OF THE TOP 10 “MOST VULNERABLE” HOUSE REPUBLICANS HELP US FLIP NY-19 …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 11:14 PM

the final stretch of this race

From keeping our ads up to helping us travel across the district, your support plays a vital role in our campaign.   OCTOBER FUNDRAISING DEADLINE GOAL: $50,000 DEADLINE: 10/31 DONATE NOW John – our next and final monthly fundraising deadline bef…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 6:42 PM

Don’t take our word for it

Control of the House will come down to our race, so we need all hands on deck to elect Josh and flip this seat.   John, With less than two weeks left in this race, we wanted to send you an important reminder: NY-19 is critical to retaking the House majority. But don’t just ta…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 1:10 PM

ICYMI: Molinaro keeps going back on his word

It’s clear that Molinaro will say anything to get re-elected, so we can’t let him win again.   John, Upstate New Yorkers deserve better than corrupt career politicians like Marc Molinaro, who say one thing and do another. Before I share a few of the times Molinaro went back o…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 11:33 PM

I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately

We’re getting ready for the final stretch of the campaign.   John, I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, so before I ask you to pitch in, I wanted to share a few updates with you: ➔ NY-19 is one of the most competitive races in the country. FiveThirtyEight has ranked us as…
  Al Franken · [email protected]
October 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Donald Trump is all in

My friend Josh Riley has to beat Molinaro and flip this must-win House seat. But with Trump wading in, Republican spending in NY-19 is about to skyrocket.   John, Every good hero needs a sidekick. Well, the same goes for candidates. Just take a look at our two options in NY-19…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 11:57 PM

We are running out of time

The election is two weeks away, and we’re running out of time to connect with voters in every corner of the district.   Hi John, it’s Josh. The election is two weeks away, and we’re running out of time to connect with voters in every corner of the district. Will you chip in w…
  Josh Riley for Congress · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 2:56 PM

our new memo for John

We’re just 2 weeks away from Election Day, so we wanted to take a moment to give you an update on our high-stakes race in New York’s 19th District.   Below is an important NY-19 State of the Race Memo for supporters like you. If you don’t have time to read it right now,…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 9:03 PM

this is one of the CLOSEST races in the country

FiveThirtyEight just ranked NY-19 as the second closest House race in the entire country.   FiveThirtyEight ranks NY-19 as the second closest House race in the entire country. RUSH A DONATION This is a big deal, John. In 2022, less than 5,000 vo…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
October 21, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Josh is the best choice to lead NY-19

The choice couldn’t be clearer – while Molinaro only cares about himself, Josh has remained committed to fighting for Upstate New Yorkers.   John, The Cornell Daily Sun just endorsed Josh! Before we share what they had to say about why Josh is the best choice to lead NY-19, w…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 20, 2024 at 4:09 PM

Have you seen this, John?

Unlike Marc Molinaro, I’ll always put Upstate New York – not the far-right extremists – first.   Have you seen this, John? FLIP NY-19 BLUE The headline says it all: while Marc Molinaro says he’s a moderate, it couldn’t be more clear how extreme he really is. …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 19, 2024 at 2:19 PM

even Elon Musk is pitching in to attack me

Not only does Marc Molinaro have corporations, special interests, and super PACs backing his campaign, but he also has Elon Musk pitching in to help attack me.   FIGHT BACK Can you believe this, John?! Not only does Marc Molinaro have corporations, special inter…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 10:46 PM

I have an exciting update to share with you

Our race is still neck and neck, so we have to keep our foot on the gas and continue putting in the work every day until the very end of this race.   John, I have an exciting update to share with you: the latest poll in our district shows us having a 3-point lead! NY…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
October 18, 2024 at 3:07 PM

Molinaro is being called out for careless behavior (again)

It’s clear Molinaro will say or do anything to save his political career, even if it means platforming hate and promoting a dangerous conspiracy theorist.   Did you see the latest news about Marc Molinaro, John? NY Rep. Marc Molinaro unwittingly posts endorsement fr…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 11:02 PM

This is the most expensive race in the country

The GOP is going to continue flooding this district with dark money, so we can’t afford to slow down now.   John, It’s official: NY-19 is the most expensive House race in the entire country. Marc Molinaro’s campaign is bankrolled by corporate PACs, and they’re pouring m…