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

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  Josh · [email protected]
November 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM

I’m sorry to bother you, but this will be quick

I know we’ve already sent a few messages about tonight’s deadline, but I wanted to reach out one more time before the end of the night because we’re falling short right now.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve already sent a few messages about tonight’s deadline, but I wanted to reach out…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 29, 2025 at 5:56 PM

Why I’m only asking you for $1

Elise Stefanik has pledged to “ensure Republican victories up and down the ballot in New York,” and my seat will be one of their biggest targets.   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 bef…
  Riley HQ · [email protected]
November 26, 2025 at 7:16 PM

Before you log off for Thanksgiving

We’re so thankful for this grassroots team! Because of your support, we were able to flip this seat from red to blue last year and elect Josh to Congress.   John, Before you log off for Thanksgiving, we wanted to send a quick note to say two things: First, we’re so thankful fo…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM

5 reasons for $5

This was the most expensive House race in the country in 2024, with over $50 million spent right here in Upstate New York.   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 $5 to…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Finishing strong

We officially have an opponent in the race, and National Republicans are reporting record-breaking fundraising hauls, so we need all the help we can get to defend toss-up seats like mine and take back the House.   CHIP IN     Paid for by Josh Riley for …
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
November 23, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Filling you in:

National Republicans have listed Josh as one of their top targets, and are already running ads attacking Josh in an effort to unseat him.   John, Hi, it’s Jessie – Josh’s Finance Director. We’re one week away from our next monthly fundraising deadline. Before I fill you in o…
  Josh · [email protected]
November 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM

I don’t like bothering you over the weekend

We’re coming up on our next monthly fundraising deadline, so I’d really appreciate it if you could chip in $5 or whatever you can to help us hold this seat next November.   John, I don’t like bothering you over the weekend, so I’m going to keep this as short as I can. We’re co…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM

I’ve been fighting for you in Washington

I know you’re used to emails like these asking you to donate, but I’m not reaching out today to ask you for money. Instead, I wanted to fill you in on what I’ve been doing in Congress.   John, I know you’re used to emails like these asking you to donate, but I’m not reaching o…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
November 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM

What do Elise Stefanik, Mike Johnson, and Elon Musk all have in common?

We only won this race last year because of grassroots supporters like you. So, we need your help to hold this seat next November and make sure Democrats can take back the House.   John, Elise Stefanik. Mike Johnson. Elon Musk. 👆 Those are some of the people who flooded our d…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 9:26 PM

Elise Stefanik wants to defeat me

Republicans know that the path to the House majority depends on toss-up seats like mine, so we need to be ready for whatever attacks come our way next.   John, New York is going to be an important battleground state next year, and Republicans are well aware. Here’s what they’ve…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM

We’re rejecting Donald Trump’s extreme agenda

While I’m fighting for Upstate New Yorkers in Congress, Republicans like Oberacker and Trump are catering to their wealthy donors and the special interests.   John, There were critical elections across the country two weeks ago, and voters made their voice clear: they’re rejec…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
November 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM

just $10.

We’re only asking for $10 today, and we’ll explain why.   👋 Hi John. We’re only asking for $10 today, and we’ll explain why. $10 will help us face Peter Oberacker, our first Republican challenger, who’s running to double down on Trump’s plan to raise …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Bad news

I’ll get straight to the point: I just talked to my team, and we didn’t reach our $10,000 goal last night.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’ll get straight to the point: I just talked to my team, and we didn’t reach our $10,000 goal last night. While this isn’t the update I wanted to …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM

This will be quick

Our team set a goal of raising $10,000 before our mid-quarter checkpoint tonight to make sure we’re staying on track ahead of the next FEC filing deadline at the end of the year.   John, I know it’s a Saturday, so I won’t take up too much of your time. Our team set a goal of raising $10…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
November 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM

we’re behind

We’re almost halfway through the next fundraising quarter, and we’re falling behind.   MID-QUARTER DONOR DRIVE GOAL: $10,000 DEADLINE: 11/15 SUPPORT JOSH Hey, it’s Jessie! We’re almost halfway through the next fundraising quarter, and we’re fa…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
November 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM

ICYMI: Elise Stefanik was in Broome County.

While she barely shows up for town halls or events in her own district, Elise Stefanik found time in her schedule to come to our district to help Republicans raise the money they’ll need to defeat Josh and take back this seat.   John, Guess who came to Broome County? …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 10:13 PM

3️⃣ things

We need your help to re-elect Josh and get one step closer to taking back the House.   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONTRIBUTE $25 …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Crucial moment

I’m one of the most vulnerable Democrats in Congress, so the work we do now will help us win next November and keep fighting for Upstate New Yorkers.   John, Our race is heating up, so I wanted to share a few updates from our campaign: ➔ We have our first opponent. Republican…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
November 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Here’s the deal, John

Next year, Democrats have a chance to take back the House – but we can only do it if we flip 3 seats and lose none that we currently hold.   Here’s the deal, John: Josh is one of the most vulnerable Democratic incumbents in Congress. Before we explain why this is such a big de…
  Josh · [email protected]
November 8, 2025 at 5:26 PM

I have a quick message

We’re gearing up for another toss-up race here in Upstate New York. There’s a lot at stake right now, but I’m fighting each and every day for working families, and I need your help to keep fighting.   Hi John, it’s Josh Riley. I know it’s a Saturday, but I wanted to reach out wi…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM

we have a tough fight ahead of us

Our race in Upstate New York is shaping up to be just as competitive next November. The same far-right groups that worked against us last year are already making plans to pour millions into our race.   John, we have a tough fight ahead of us: HELP US KEEP NY-19 BLUE …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
November 5, 2025 at 10:38 PM

You’ll want to read this 👀

One year ago, Upstate New Yorkers came together to flip this seat and elect Josh. Now, with a year to go until the midterm elections, we wanted to take a moment to give you an update on our toss-up race in New York’s 19th District.   Below is an important NY-19 State…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM

Counting on you

With exactly 1 year until the midterm elections, your support has never been more important.   Hi John, it’s Josh Riley. With exactly 1 year until the midterm elections, your support has never been more important. Republicans and their corporate donors are already eyeing this…
  Josh · [email protected]
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM

We could really use your help before midnight

Our next end-of-month deadline is tonight, and we could really use your help to reach our $25,000 goal.   Hi John, it’s Josh. We’re getting ready to take the kids trick-or-treating, but I wanted to send a quick message before we leave to ask for your support. Our next end-of-month deadli…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM

the truth

Our campaign is completely grassroots. That means we don't take any money from corporate PACs. Instead, we rely on small-dollar contributions from folks like you because this campaign is by the people and for the people.   Hi John, it’s Josh Riley. I’m reaching out today to ask…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
October 29, 2025 at 10:49 PM

the latest news

Upstate New Yorkers deserve better than this. While Oberacker will continue to be bolstered by the GOP and their massive war chest, we’re counting on grassroots supporters like you to help us get ready for the fight ahead of us.   John, Josh officially has an opponent challeng…
  Mikie Sherrill · [email protected]
October 29, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Trump is afraid

Your trust in me means the world.   It’s pretty clear that Donald Trump is afraid of me. Trump has publicly endorsed my opponent (after Jack shamelessly begged for his support). He’s attacked me by name in an unhinged rant on social media. His administration illegally leaked my private re…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Our opponents are raising a ton of money

If we want any chance of regaining the majority and stopping Trump’s agenda, we need to start preparing now to ensure we win again in NY-19.   John, I’ll get straight to the point: I’m reaching out today to ask if you’ll consider making a donation to my re-election campaign ahe…
  Mikie Sherrill · [email protected]
October 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM

I don’t take this lightly, John

Your trust in me means the world.   John — I know that millions of people who are absolutely disgusted with Donald Trump’s presidency are looking to next month’s election to provide some hope. I know that whether we win or lose — and believe me, it’s looking close — will set the tone for …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM

a short note

With just one week until our next monthly deadline, I wanted to take a minute to fill you in on our race and why fundraising is still so important.   CHIP IN     Paid for by Josh Riley for Congress Josh Riley for CongressPO Box 836213 Tioga StIthaca, N…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Your input is crucial

I didn’t run for Congress to fight for the special interests. I ran for Congress to fight for you.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I didn’t run for Congress to fight for the special interests. I ran for Congress to fight for you. That’s why I’m reaching out today to ask if you’ll take o…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
October 22, 2025 at 11:05 PM

just $10

We’re only asking for $10 today, and we’ll explain why.   👋 Hi John. We’re only asking for $10 today, and we’ll explain why. $10 will help us face Peter Oberacker, our first Republican challenger, who’s running to double down on Trump’s plan to raise …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM

ICYMI

While our opponent would sell you out to the highest bidder (and already has), I never have and never will take a single penny from corporate PACs.   John, In case you missed it, our first Republican challenger has officially jumped into the race to try and defeat me next Nove…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM

They think they’re above the law

The same George Santos who lied, stole, and defrauded his own donors and voters is now out of prison after only three months because Trump and the GOP care more about partisan politics and blind loyalty above all else.   John, At the end of last week, Trump commuted George San…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM

Crucial

I’m one of the most vulnerable Democrats in Congress, so the work we do now will help us win next November and keep fighting for Upstate New Yorkers.   John, Our race is heating up, so I wanted to share a few updates from our campaign: ➔ We have our first opponent. Republican…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM

our average donation

I’m proud to say that I’ve never taken a single penny of corporate PAC money, and I never will.   John, $28. That’s the average donation to our campaign this month. While a lot of career politicians – including our Republican challenger – take big checks from corporate PACs …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM

JD Vance is wrong

Despite what Vance says, these weren’t just “kids.” These were grown adults – some almost in their 40s – who were already in leadership positions or on their way to one.   John, Earlier this week, Politico reported on thousands of leaked messages from Republicans across the co…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Upstate New York isn’t for sale

For years, career politicians have sold us out to the highest bidder, and that’s exactly what Republican Peter Oberacker is running to do again.   John, Last week, our first opponent jumped into the race, and he started his campaign with a lie. For years, career politicians ha…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM

Leaked messages

Behavior like this is extreme and unacceptable, and Upstate New York deserves better.   John, Have you heard about this? One of the people in this group was the vice chair of the New York State Young Republicans – and according to Politico, he was on his way to becoming…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
October 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM

ICYMI: Elise Stefanik was in Broome County

While she barely shows up for town halls or events in her own district, Elise Stefanik found time in her schedule to come to our district to help Republicans raise the money they’ll need to defeat Josh and take back this seat.   John, Guess who came to Broome County? …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Peter Oberacker is letting them screw over Upstate New Yorkers

He opposed legislation to lower prescription drug costs and cap insulin prices and voted against a middle-class tax cut.   John, Republican Peter Oberacker is working for the special interests, not for us. ❌ He cashed checks from utility monopolies while they jacked up rates …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
October 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM

Making sure you saw this 👀

We officially have an opponent in the race to unseat Josh, so we need all hands on deck to fight back and defend Josh’s seat.   John, we wanted to make sure you saw Josh’s message on Monday with an important update on our race in New York. We officially have an opponent in the…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
October 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM

We’ve won a tough race before

Even though Republicans have all the power right now – holding the House, the Senate, and the White House – they’re attacking Josh and blaming him for the problems they’ve created.   🚨 National Republicans just launched their latest attack against Josh. 🚨 FIGHT BACK …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM

We have our first opponent 🚨

I know we just flipped this seat from red to blue last year, but we’re already a target for Republicans.   John, Our first opponent has jumped into the race to try and defeat me next November: Republican Peter Oberacker. Will you rush a donation to help us prepare for the figh…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Doing things differently

We can’t take back the House without holding toss-up seats like mine. With your help, we’re now one step closer to holding this seat next November.   John, I wanted to send a quick message before the weekend to say thank you! While a lot of campaigns are more than happy to cash…
  Josh · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM

I’ll cut to the chase

We have a few hours left before our next FEC filing deadline, but we haven’t reached our $50,000 goal yet. This is the biggest deadline of my re-election campaign so far, so we could really use your help to meet our goal and finish strong.   Hey John, it’s Josh. I’m sure we’re not the on…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM

please read before midnight

Our deadline is tonight, but we still need your help to reach our goal and show our opponents the strength of this grassroots team.   John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. I wanted to send a quick update to let you know where things stand ahead of tonight’s deadline. FIR…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM

They’re pissed

This was the most expensive House race in the entire country last year. Corporate PACs and special interests spent millions to stop us, but thanks to thousands of grassroots supporters like you who stepped up and pitched in, we won.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
September 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM

this will be a quick read

I just checked in with my team, and it looks like we’re not on track to reach our $50,000 goal before the end of the fundraising quarter on Tuesday.   John, I hate to bother you on a Sunday, so I’ll make this quick. I just checked in with my team, and it looks like we’re not …
  Riley HQ · [email protected]
September 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM

good news + bad news

With just a few days until our next FEC filing deadline, we’re counting on your support to reach our $50,000 goal, fight back, and protect Josh’s seat.   John, We have some good news and bad news. The good news is that Josh has been working hard for Upstate New Yorkers in Con…