Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM

I voted against the GOP Tax Scam

Republicans might be okay with letting working families, farmers, and kids get less so that billionaires and big corporations can have even more, but I sure as hell am not.   John, Today, the House voted on the GOP Tax Scam – and I voted hell no. Here’s why: This bill include…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM

Don’t tell me they give a sh—

When Upstate New York is at stake, silence isn’t an option. I’ll never back down from that fight.   John, Yesterday, while we geared up to vote on the One Big Beautiful Scam, I had a very clear message for Republicans: “Don’t tell me you give a sh— about the middle class w…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

July 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM

Thankful for your support

While our next election isn’t until next year, there are no off-years in a district as competitive as ours, so I’m grateful for any support you’re able to give.   John, Our team is still crunching the numbers, but I wanted to send a quick message to let you know how thankful w…

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  Josh · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Reaching out before midnight

I’m proud of the work we’re doing in Washington. I’ve introduced bills to make life more affordable for Upstate New Yorkers and fought back against Trump and MAGA Republicans.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve already sent you a few messages about tonight’s deadline, but I wanted to rea…

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  Jessie Koch · [email protected]

June 30, 2025 at 12:58 PM

closing the gap before midnight ⏳

This race is going to be even more competitive next year, so it’s absolutely critical that we do what we can now to get ahead and make sure we’re prepared for anything that comes our way.   John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. I wanted to reach out and share a quick upd…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

June 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM

John, we have some good news and bad news

Our deadline is tomorrow, and we’re at risk of not reaching our $25,000 goal, which means we may not be able to make the early investments we need to keep NY-19 blue.   John, We have some good news and bad news. The good news is our grassroots campaign has been gaining moment…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM

We can’t do this alone

I know $1 might not seem like a lot, but if everyone who reads this chips in, we’ll reach our $25,000 goal and fight back against whatever comes our way next.   Hi John, it’s Josh. Our next FEC filing deadline is tomorrow. Will you chip in $1 or more today to help us reach our…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

June 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Josh is a top target

Republicans have their sights set on Josh’s seat, and they’ll do anything to defeat him. Now more than ever, we need your help to build a strong foundation for our campaign and keep Josh in Congress.   John, FIRST: National Republicans named Josh a top target. THEN: After Jos…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM

John, I can explain:

If we raise enough, we could potentially deter Republicans from challenging us. But if we fall short, Republicans might see it as a sign of weakness and view this as an opportunity to flip a seat.   John, With the next FEC filing deadline coming up, I’m sure a lot of campaigns…

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  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]

June 26, 2025 at 10:09 PM

important info for John

Quick update on where Josh Riley stands ahead of his end-of-quarter deadline.   Here’s where we stand, John. First: Last November, we flipped TEN Republican-held seats and came within striking distance of taking back the House. Then: Trump’s billionaire donors dropped $4 million in 1 …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM

John, I’m counting on your support right now

I’ve voted against the GOP’s disastrous budget proposals, introduced bills that would make life more affordable for Upstate New Yorkers, and led efforts to hold Elon Musk and DOGE accountable.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’m sure your inbox is full of requests from campaigns ahead of…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again

By overturning this landmark decision, the court ripped away women’s constitutional right to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions and opened the door for extremists across the country to take away reproductive rights.   John, Today marks the three-year anniversary …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Whether you live in Upstate New York or not…

Last year, we flipped this seat because grassroots supporters like you stepped up and pitched in a few bucks at a time.   John, Whether you live in Upstate New York or not, I need your help to stay in Congress and keep this seat blue. Here’s why: 💰 This was one of the most e…

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  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]

June 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM

ICYMI: They’re already starting their attacks 🚨

NY-19 is forecasted to be one of the most competitive races in the country next year, and Republicans are already starting their attacks.   Did you see this, John? FIGHT BACK NY-19 is forecasted to be one of the most competitive races in the country next ye…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM

ICYMI: so much is on the line this month

Experts have already listed NY-19 among the most competitive races in the entire country heading into 2026.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I wanted to give you a few updates on our campaign: ➔ We’re running in a competitive district again. Experts have already listed NY-19 among the m…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

June 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM

Building a strong foundation

This was one of the most expensive races in the country last year, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most competitive in 2026.   FEC QUARTERLY FILING DEADLINE GOAL: $25,000 DEADLINE: 10 DAYS AWAY SUPPORT JOSH John, this was one of the m…

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  Jessie Koch · [email protected]

June 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM

Not on track

With the month already halfway over, I just took 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 next FEC quarterly filing deadline. With t…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 16, 2025 at 10:13 PM

Senator Padilla

It’s unacceptable and un-American. I won’t stand by while Trump ignores court orders and tries to silence folks who disagree with him.   John, I’m sure you saw this in the news last week: Senator Padilla said his name, clearly identified himself, and was just doing his j…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM

Two things:

If we want to take back the House next year, we need to retain toss-up seats like mine to strengthen our chances.   Hi John, it’s Josh. Here are two things you should know about our race right now: 1️⃣ We’re a top target, with National Republicans already running ads attackin…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

June 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM

Will you endorse Josh’s re-election campaign?

We’ve won a tough race before, and we know we can do it again, but only if we have supporters like you by our side.   John, Josh is in Congress fighting for Upstate New Yorkers. While House Republicans are voting in the middle of the night to slash benefits for working familie…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM

I came to Congress to cut through the noise

The Trump administration’s priorities are completely backwards - blowing up the deficit to give tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations while working people get left out to dry.   John, we have real issues to focus on: bringing down rising prices, increasing access t…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM

so much is on the line this month

Experts have already listed NY-19 among the most competitive races in the entire country heading into 2026.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I wanted to give you a few updates on our campaign: ➔ We’re running in a competitive district again. Experts have already listed NY-19 among the m…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM

re: the NRCC

I came to Congress to fight for Upstate New Yorkers, not the billionaires and special interests.   John, the attacks have already started. Just a couple of months after I was sworn in, the NRCC put me on their list of vulnerable Democrats to target. Now, they’re already …

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  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]

June 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM

They’re already starting their attacks 🚨

NY-19 is forecasted to be one of the most competitive races in the country next year, and Republicans are already starting their attacks.   Did you see this, John? FIGHT BACK NY-19 is forecasted to be one of the most competitive races in the country next ye…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

June 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Our next test

I know it feels like the next election is far away, but this is exactly when we have to start preparing for the fights ahead.   John, Thank you for your continued support! I know it feels like the next election is far away, but this is exactly when we have to start preparing …

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  Josh · [email protected]

May 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM

a few hours away

We’re laying the groundwork to hold this seat next November, but we need all the help we can get to set ourselves up for success.   Hi John, it’s Josh. Our next fundraising deadline is a few hours away, but we still haven’t reached our $20,000 goal yet. Because of grassroots support, we …

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  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]

May 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM

This is one of the closest House majorities

The NRCC started running ads attacking Josh and spreading lies about his record.   John, FIRST: The NRCC put Josh on their list of top targets. THEN: They started running ads attacking Josh and spreading lies about his record. NOW: They just started running even more ads att…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM

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

Donald Trump and House Republicans are pushing policies that slash Medicaid and SNAP just to give more tax cuts to the wealthy, and it’s unacceptable.   John, $1. That’s all I’m asking you to chip in today, and I’ll explain why. I ran for Congress to make life easier and more…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Two things

If we want to take back the House next year, we need to retain toss-up seats like mine to strengthen our chances.   Hi John, it’s Josh. Here are two things you should know about our race right now: 1️⃣ We’re a top target, with National Republicans already running ads attackin…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM

We need to start laying the groundwork now

They’re putting us in a tough spot right now, so we need to make sure we have enough support to fight back and defend this seat.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to consider making a monthly contribution to maximize your support for our grassroots campaign. But before…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

May 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Fighting back:

Josh has been fighting back, but Republicans have already named him a top target, so we need your support to defend his seat and help take back the House in 2026.   John, House Republicans passed their tax bill, which includes: ❌ Cuts to Medicaid, which could lead to millions…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM

This isn’t the time to slow down

I know it’s a long weekend and you’re busy, so I’ll get straight to the point. I just talked to my team, and our fundraising is down right now.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know it’s a long weekend and you’re busy, so I’ll get straight to the point. I just talked to my team, and ou…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM

This plan is a disaster

Not only does it slash funding for Medicaid and SNAP, it also hurts local farmers in Upstate New York and takes away food from working families – just to give more tax cuts to billionaires.   John, House Republicans voted to pass a disastrous budget plan yesterday. Not …

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

May 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Josh is fighting for Upstate New Yorkers in Congress:

Republicans are already targeting Josh, so we need your help to fight back and keep NY-19 blue.   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONT…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM

I know I’ve probably said this a hundred times

While our opponents were taking big checks from corporate PACs and voting how they wanted, we ran a grassroots campaign that focused on Upstate New Yorkers, not the special interests.   John, I know I’ve probably said it a hundred times at this point, but our campaign is compl…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM

John, this won’t take up too much of your time...

Earlier this year, the NRCC named me as one of their top targets, and just a few weeks later, Republicans started running ads attacking me.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’m sorry to bother you on a Saturday, but this is important. Earlier this year, the NRCC named me as one of their…

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  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]

May 16, 2025 at 10:31 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: MIDNIGHT SUPPORT JOSH John, we’re almost halfway through the next fundraising quarter, and we’re fa…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM

What we already know about NY-19

This is shaping up to be one of the most competitive races in the country in 2026.   John, Here’s what we already know about NY-19: 💰 NY-19 was one of the most expensive House races in the entire country last year. 🎯 National Republicans just listed Josh as one of their top …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM

another tough fight

In 2024, we won one of the most competitive and expensive House races in the entire country – and we did it without taking a single cent from corporate PACs.   John, In 2024, we won one of the most competitive and expensive House races in the entire country – and we did it wit…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM

Taking a moment to explain…

I’m sure you’ve been hearing from a lot of campaigns lately – including ours – so I wanted to take a moment to explain why folks are already fundraising.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’m sure you’ve been hearing from a lot of campaigns lately – including ours – so I wanted to take a …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM

I’m one of their targets

The New York Post is reporting that “a pro-Trump group is running ads in 10 swing House Democratic districts across the US” – and I’m one of their targets.   John, I’ve only been in Congress for a few months, and the attacks have already started. Last month, the NRCC started …

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

May 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Trump is targeting ActBlue

We need to fight back, fast. If we don’t show our strength now, they’ll only double down.   FIGHT BACK President Trump issued an order targeting ActBlue – the fundraising platform used by our campaign and Democrats across the country. Let’s call this what it is: a clear at…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM

What experts are already saying about our race in 2026:

In 2024, NY-19 was one of the most competitive and expensive races in the entire country. Now, experts are releasing their forecasts for 2026, and we’re already at the top of their lists.   John, In 2024, NY-19 was one of the most competitive and expensive races in the entire …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM

Their first 100 days

While they might be fine with taking lunch money from kids and income from farmers to give tax cuts to billionaires, I’m not.   John, In just the first 100 days of his second administration, President Trump, Elon Musk, and House Republicans have attacked Social Security, Medica…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

May 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM

This isn’t ideal, but we still have time to catch up

I’ve been doing everything I can to fight for Upstate New Yorkers in Congress, but I’m already a top target for Republicans.   John, This isn’t the update I wanted to share with you today, but I just talked to my team, and we didn’t reach our $25,000 fundraising goal. While t…

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  Josh · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM

We can’t let them win and stop our progress

I’ve only been in Congress for a few months, but Republicans have already named me a top target — and now they’re running ads attacking me.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’ve only been in Congress for a few months, but Republicans have already named me a top target — and now they’re running ads …

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Republicans are feeling emboldened

Just weeks after listing Josh as one of their top targets, House Republicans announced they’re raising record amounts of money.   We have bad news, John. FIGHT BACK Just weeks after listing Josh as one of their top targets, House Republicans announced they’re…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 10:33 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]

April 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM

John, will you chip in $1 to my re-election campaign?

Our campaign is completely grassroots, so we’re relying on small-dollar donations to help us get ready for our next fight.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to chip in just $1 to my re-election campaign ahead of our next monthly deadline. But before I do, I wanted to e…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

April 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM

I’m already a top target.

While House Republicans, Elon Musk, and the Trump administration double down on their far-right agenda to pad the pockets of their billionaire backers while leaving working families behind, I’ve been working hard in Washington to deliver results for Upstate New Yorkers.   John,…

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