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

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
September 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM

$5 will help us take back the House.

Your support will help our grassroots campaign go up against the corporate PACs and special interests that are ready to flood our district with dark money.   John, $5. That’s all we’re asking for today. $5 to help us win again in NY-19, which was the most expensive House rac…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
September 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM

our latest survey results 📝

I ran for Congress to fight for you, not the special interests. That’s why it’s so important for me to hear from you directly.   John, Earlier this summer, I reached out asking if you’d take our Summer Priorities Survey to share your thoughts with me and our team. I ran for Co…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
September 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM

I’m fighting to lower prices

They’re going to spend everything they’ve got to try and defeat me. I don’t take any corporate PAC money, so I’m counting on your support to fight back.   John, In Congress, I’ve been fighting to lower costs for working families. ✅ I’m taking on big utility companies to stop t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
September 2, 2025 at 8:04 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, While the next election seems far away right now, this is the time to start preparing for the fights ahead. Rep…
  Josh (personal) · [email protected]
August 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM

I’ll make this quick:

I don’t want to interrupt your weekend, so I’ll make this quick.   Hey John, it’s Josh. I don’t want to interrupt your weekend, so I’ll make this quick. We have just a few hours left to reach our $30,000 goal, and we’re falling short. Can I count on you to chip in whatever you can to h…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
August 31, 2025 at 2:50 PM

August is almost over!

We’re getting ready for what’s shaping up to be Josh’s toughest fight yet.   Hey John! It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. I’ll get straight to the point. August is almost over, and we haven’t reached our $30,000 goal yet. We’re getting ready for what’s shaping up to be Jos…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 30, 2025 at 3:12 PM

$1 doesn’t seem like it’ll make a difference, but it will.

I didn’t run for Congress to fight for the special interests. I ran to fight for neighborhoods like the one that raised me on Birdsall Street.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to chip in just $1 to my re-election campaign. But before I do, I’ll explain why. I didn’t …
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
August 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM

We can’t let Elise Stefanik win

Stefanik and House Republicans named us a top target in 2026, and they just reported record-breaking fundraising hauls to flip districts like ours.   John, FIRST: Last year, Elise Stefanik poured millions of dollars into NY-19 to try and stop us from flipping this seat. We fou…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM

ICYMI: I’m one of the most vulnerable Democrats

They’ve named me a top target to unseat.   John, I’ll be honest: I’m reaching out today to ask if you’ll consider making a donation to my re-election campaign. Before I do, here are three reasons why we’re counting on your support. 1️⃣ I’m one of the most vulnerable Democrats.…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM

If I’m being honest, this is one of my least favorite parts of this job:

They know their slim House majority is at risk, and they’re pissed that we flipped this seat last year, so they’ll do whatever it takes to not only maintain their majority but also strengthen it.   Hi John, it’s Josh. If I’m being honest, asking for money is one of my least fa…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
August 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM

$5 will help us take back the House

Your support will help our grassroots campaign go up against the corporate PACs and special interests that are ready to flood our district with dark money.   John, $5. That’s all we’re asking for today. $5 to help us win again in NY-19, which was the most expensive House rac…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Peter Oberacker 🤝 Elise Stefanik

Albany Insider Peter Oberacker plans to launch his campaign against us this week, and guess who he’ll have by his side when he does it?   Albany Insider Peter Oberacker plans to launch his campaign against us this week, and guess who he’ll have by his side when he does it? E…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
August 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Josh is here to stay:

We’ve had strong grassroots momentum so far, but we have to keep it up if we want to scare off potential challengers and show folks that Josh is here to stay.   AUGUST FUNDRAISING DEADLINE GOAL: $30,000 DEADLINE: ONE WEEK AWAY SUPPORT JOSH John, o…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 23, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Peter Oberacker ❤️ Corporate Polluters

I’ve stood up to the big oil companies and corporate polluters, and I’m leading the fight in Congress to clean up our rivers and get rid of dangerous “forever chemicals.”   The GOP just picked their first candidate to run against us in Upstate New York, and I want to tell you w…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM

🚨 Peter Oberacker 🚨

Oberacker was hand-picked by GOP extremists who promised to spend unlimited money propping up his campaign. But that’s okay because our campaign has this grassroots team. No corporate PACs, just people like you.   John, We knew it was coming. Republicans are getting ready to n…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM

We need your help again

Republicans have already put a target on Josh’s back – this was one of the first districts they started running attack ads in this year.   John, Thanks to supporters like you, we flipped this seat from red to blue last November. Now, we need your help to win this race again n…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Public service should be about serving the public

For too long, corrupt career politicians have sold out the people they were elected to serve just to line their pockets.   John, Earlier this month, I was proud to support the ETHICS Act to ban congressional stock trading. For too long, corrupt career politicians have so…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM

Our opponents are raising a ton of money

National Republicans have their sights set on my seat. They’re already running ads attacking me and are ready to do whatever it takes to defeat me.   John, I wanted to share a few campaign updates with you: ➔ I’m a top target. National Republicans have their sights set on my …
  Team Riley · [email protected]
August 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Elon Musk, Elise Stefanik, and Mike Johnson

The same GOP groups that worked against us last year have reported record-breaking fundraising hauls.   John, Last year, we were up against a flood of dark money. Elon Musk, Elise Stefanik, Mike Johnson, and countless corporate PACs backed our Republican opponent, spending mil…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 16, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Getting back on track

I’ll be honest: this isn’t the update I wanted to give you today, but the good news is we still have time to catch up.   Hey John, it’s Josh. I’m sorry to bother you on a Saturday, but I just talked to my team, and it looks like we didn’t reach our $10,000 goal last night. I’…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM

Why tonight matters

We’ve built strong momentum so far, and I couldn’t be more grateful for all the support we’ve received.   John, I know my team reached out about this yesterday, but I wanted to send one more reminder about our Mid-Quarter Checkpoint tonight and fill you in on why this matters.…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
August 14, 2025 at 9:59 PM

We’re falling behind…

I know it feels like the next election is far away right now, but in order to win a race like ours, we have to start preparing now.   Hey John, it’s Jessie! We’re coming up on the halfway point of the fundraising quarter. I’ve been taking a closer look at how we’re doing, and …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
August 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM

ICYMI: Elise Stefanik wants to unseat Josh

Stefanik is coming to Binghamton to help Republicans raise the money they’ll need to defeat Josh and take back this seat.   John, did you see who’s coming to our district? Last year, Elise Stefanik pledged her support for Josh’s opponent and poured millions of dollars in…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM

If I’m being honest, this is one of my least favorite parts of this job

They know their slim House majority is at risk, and they’re pissed that we flipped this seat last year, so they’ll do whatever it takes to not only maintain their majority but also strengthen it.   Hi John, it’s Josh. If I’m being honest, asking for money is one of my least fa…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM

Our opponents are gaining traction.

The same dark money groups that spent millions attacking us last year just reported they’ve raised more money than ever before.   Hey John, it’s Josh. I wanted to reach out and give a quick update on where we’re at right now. I’ve never taken a penny of corporate PAC money and…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
August 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM

ICYMI: NY-19 is a top target 🎯

Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball, and Inside Elections have all listed NY-19 among the most competitive House races in the nation.   John, Last year, this was one of the most competitive races in the entire country. Now, experts are making their forecasts for 2026,…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 7, 2025 at 8:13 PM

This guy again??

We’ve gone up against Musk and his dark money before and won. I know our grassroots team can do it again, but we need to start building a strong foundation now to make sure we have enough resources to go up against their war chest.   John, Elon Musk has spent the last few years…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
August 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM

Elise Stefanik wants to unseat Josh

Stefanik is coming to Binghamton to help Republicans raise the money they’ll need to defeat Josh and take back this seat.   John, did you see who’s coming to our district? Last year, Elise Stefanik pledged her support for Josh’s opponent and poured millions of dollars in…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Thanks for your help!

Because of your help, we’re one step closer to holding this seat and taking back the House, but there’s still a long way to go before then.   John, Thanks to your support, we reached our July fundraising goal last week! I know the next election seems far away right now, but i…
  Josh · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 11:26 PM

I wanted to reach out one more time

NY-19 was a true toss-up last cycle and it’ll be just as close in 2026. Holding this seat won’t be easy, but it’s never been more important.   John, I know we’ve already sent a few messages about tonight’s deadline, but I wanted to reach out one more time before midnight becau…
  Riley HQ · [email protected]
July 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM

we’re one of their top targets

Republicans have named Josh one of their top targets, and they just reported a record-breaking fundraising quarter to fund even more ads against him.   John, FIRST: In 2024, we overcame millions in dark money ads and flipped this seat from red to blue, electing Josh to Congres…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM

By the people and for the people.

Even if all you can contribute is $1, you still have a place on our team, and your support will go a long way in helping us defend this toss-up seat next November.   John, With just one day until our next monthly fundraising deadline, I’m reaching out with a simple request: $1…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
July 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Reaching out before the end of the month

We’re running a completely grassroots operation, so we can’t do any of this without support from people like you.   Hi John! It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. With just a few days until the end of the month, I wanted to reach out to ask if you’ll help us reach our $30,000 …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM

I’ll be honest

They’ve named me a top target to unseat.   John, I’ll be honest: I’m reaching out today to ask if you’ll consider making a donation to my re-election campaign. Before I do, here are three reasons why we’re counting on your support. 1️⃣ I’m one of the most vulnerable Democrats.…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM

How I’ve been fighting for you:

Now’s not the time to back down. It’s time to dig in, stand up, and fight harder than ever for working people — and against Trump’s extreme agenda.   John, Now’s not the time to back down. It’s time to dig in, stand up, and fight harder than ever for working people — and again…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
July 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM

Josh is here to stay

We’ve had strong grassroots momentum so far, but we have to keep it up if we want to scare off potential challengers and show folks that Josh is here to stay.   JULY FUNDRAISING DEADLINE GOAL: $30,000 DEADLINE: ONE WEEK AWAY SUPPORT JOSH John, our…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM

Our opponents are gaining traction

The same dark money groups that spent millions attacking us last year just reported they’ve raised more money than ever before.   Hey John, it’s Josh. I wanted to reach out and give a quick update on where we’re at right now. I’ve never taken a penny of corporate PAC money and…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
July 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM

NY-19 is a top target 🎯

Cook Political Report, Sabato’s Crystal Ball, and Inside Elections have all listed NY-19 among the most competitive House races in the nation.   John, Last year, this was one of the most competitive races in the entire country. Now, experts are making their forecasts for 2026,…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM

This is why I voted against their bill

While Donald Trump and Republicans are focused on cutting taxes for the wealthy and big corporations, Upstate New Yorkers are left to pay the cost.   While Donald Trump and Republicans are focused on cutting taxes for the wealthy and big corporations, Upstate New Yorkers are…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM

last week’s survey 📝

I ran for Congress to fight for you, not the special interests. That’s why it’s so important for me to hear from you directly.   John, Last week, I reached out asking if you’d take our Summer Priorities Survey to share your thoughts with me and our team. I ran for Congress to …
  Riley HQ · [email protected]
July 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM

What Josh has been up to 🗞️

While Josh is doing everything he can to support Upstate New Yorkers, the NRCC has vowed to unseat him next November.   John, Whether he’s in Washington or Upstate New York, Josh has been busy fighting for us in Congress. Take a look: Riley pushes insider trading b…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM

Why I’m calling Republicans out

Donald Trump and House Republicans might be okay with letting working families, farmers, and kids get less so billionaires and big corporations can have even more, but I’m sure as hell not.   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go thro…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
July 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM

John, we need your help to fight back

Republicans are attacking Josh and pledging to unseat him because they know he’ll always be a vote against their extreme agenda.   Here’s the deal, John: ❌ Republicans are fighting for the wealthy and corporate PACs. They’re ready to slash Medicaid and SNAP – vital services th…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM

I won’t stop fighting for what’s right

I came to Congress to make sure Upstate New Yorkers had someone fighting for them, not for the billionaires and corporate PACs that already have an army of lobbyists in Washington.   John, it’s Josh Riley. I know it feels like we were in the same boat not that long ago, but th…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
July 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM

ICYMI: 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…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 11, 2025 at 8:44 PM

John, I want to hear from you

While so many career politicians in Washington only care about the corporations and millionaires funding their campaigns, I ran for Congress to fight for you.   John, I know it feels like our election wasn’t that long ago, but we’re already laying the groundwork to make sure w…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 10, 2025 at 10:05 PM

How I’ve been fighting for you

Now’s not the time to back down. It’s time to dig in, stand up, and fight harder than ever for working people — and against Trump’s extreme agenda.   John, Now’s not the time to back down. It’s time to dig in, stand up, and fight harder than ever for working people — and again…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
July 9, 2025 at 8:44 PM

This is going to be a total toss-up

Republicans are already flooding the airwaves with attack ads backed by billionaire donors and special interests.   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 7, 2025 at 8:18 PM

They don’t give a sh— about the middle class

When Upstate New York is at stake, silence isn’t an option. I’ll never back down from that fight.   John, Last week, 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…
  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…