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

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM

no gimmicks or long explanations

I really appreciate you opening this email on a Saturday, and I’ll return the favor by skipping the usual pomp and circumstance and just getting right to it. So no gimmicks or long, drawn-out explanations — just one simple question for you: Can I count on you to help me defend this battlegroun…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 11, 2026 at 10:13 PM

how’s this for throwback Thursday?

If you couldn’t tell from the picture, I’ve been an Upstate New Yorker all my life and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Between growing up here and raising a family of my own, I’ve got to say, Upstate New York is truly special. That makes it that much more frustrating when I see people in my …
  Team Riley · [email protected]
June 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM

what more do we need to say?

If we told you that re-electing Josh Riley is critical to Democrats’ chances of taking the House — would you chip in just $5 today? What if we told you that the GOP has targeted Josh’s seat because they know the majority runs through this battleground district? What if we told you that Donald Tru…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM

not a dime

I’m not taking a dime from corporate PACs, which makes what this grassroots team has achieved so far that much more impressive: We’re outraising my opponents and showing them what a true grassroots team can do. 💪 But with this seat at the top of Trump and Mike Johnson’s wishlist, we need to contin…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 8, 2026 at 9:34 PM

Upstate New Yorkers aren’t fooled

The GOP’s governing trifecta has been in power since January 2025, and where has it gotten us? Millions of Americans kicked off their health care. Skyrocketing prices on everything from gas to groceries. Billionaires enjoying massive tax breaks while families struggle. Masked agents terr…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
June 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM

The stakes are getting higher

John, We're already a full week into June, and the stakes have never been higher. Below are three updates you can't miss, but if you're short on time and still want to help fuel Josh Riley's fight against the MAGA machine and corporate special interests, you can chip in any amount here: CONTRIBUT…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 5, 2026 at 5:46 PM

what is the MAGA Majority program?

In a desperate attempt to cling to their historically narrow majority, the NRCC has launched their “MAGA Majority” program to target vulnerable blue House seats. And wouldn’t you know it, we made the cut. 🙄 This seat is one of 17 GOP targets, and National Republicans are committed to propping up P…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM

quick mental math

Between the GOP’s plummeting popularity and a surge of strong Democratic candidates this cycle, we’ve got a real shot at flipping the House in November. But winning requires defending key blue seats. Otherwise, the math starts to get a little tricky. Here’s what I mean: Currently, Democrats need t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM

just $1 (seriously!)

John, Defending this seat and flipping the House is going to be challenging and expensive, so you might be wondering what difference a $1 donation today could make. While $1 alone won’t win this race, it will: Add Up. You’re not the only person donating today, and this campaign is fueled by grass…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 2, 2026 at 7:33 PM

looking to the future

It was touch-and-go there for a minute, but thanks to grassroots supporters like you, we ended May with a strong fundraising push. Due to the efforts of this grassroots team, we’re starting June with the wind at our backs and on strong footing to accomplish what we need to this summer to win big in…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 31, 2026 at 11:32 PM

I wasn’t planning on reaching out again

John, I wasn’t planning on reaching out again tonight, but thanks to a late-afternoon surge on digital, we’re within striking distance of our May fundraising goal. So no gimmicks or long, drawn-out explanations — just one last question before we close the books on May: Will you please chip …
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
May 31, 2026 at 3:05 PM

I just crunched the numbers

John, It’s Jessie, Josh Riley’s Finance Director. I just checked our ActBlue to see if we’re on pace to hit our May fundraising goal before midnight, and it looks like it’s going to come down to the wire. But we’re not the type to leave things to chance, so I decided to crunch the numbers to w…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
May 30, 2026 at 9:36 PM

just following up

John, It’s been a busy Saturday here at Riley HQ, so we just wanted to check in and see if you’d had a chance to read Josh’s email from earlier today. If not, you can read it below — but here’s the gist of it: Tomorrow night is our May fundraising deadline, and hitting our $40,000 digital g…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 30, 2026 at 12:46 PM

time to roll up our sleeves

John, I’m sorry for the early morning email, but with our May fundraising deadline tomorrow at midnight, it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. Whether it’s doing grassroots outreach or running an effective digital program, our goal is always the same: Talk to anyone and everyone…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 29, 2026 at 8:47 PM

just $1 (seriously)

John, Defending this seat and flipping the House is going to be challenging and expensive, so you might be wondering what difference a $1 donation today could make. While $1 alone won’t win this race, it will: Add Up. You’re not the only person donating today, and this campaign is fueled by grass…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 28, 2026 at 10:47 PM

The status quo doesn't work for anyone but them

John, Republicans know I’m the biggest threat to their status quo, and that’s why they’re pulling all the stops to try to flip this district. 1️⃣ Donald Trump targeted me with his MAGA Majority program. Individually naming me proves that he knows the Republican majority in Congress is at risk and …
  Team Riley · [email protected]
May 27, 2026 at 9:33 PM

📎 FWD: Urgent deadline soon!

Hi John, it’s Josh Riley’s campaign team here. We're following up about Josh's critical fundraising deadline. We are now FOUR days away, and your support is essential since we still have a gap to close. Will you pitch in now to help us raise $40,000 and defend our district from the MAGA machin…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 26, 2026 at 10:07 PM

We can’t skip a single day

John, I know you’ve heard a lot from me lately, but running against a Republican candidate hand-picked by Donald Trump means we can't afford to miss a single day of fundraising. Here’s the bottom line: We flipped this district in 2024, even after running in the most expensive House race in the cou…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM

What Trump just said about me:

Donald Trump just attacked me by name, further highlighting what we’ve known all along: The road to the House majority runs through NY-19 — for both parties. FOX News: President Trump Delivers Remarks in New York Flip the House Blue! ([link removed]) Trump took the opportunity to boost my MAGA o…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 24, 2026 at 3:10 PM

The clock is ticking

John, In just a moment, I'm going to ask you to chip in whatever you can to our campaign. We’re just a week from our fundraising deadline at the end of the month, and we’re still short of our $40,000 fundraising goal. GIVE NOW ([link removed]) But first, I want to share a few reasons why…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 23, 2026 at 9:47 PM

What Trump just said about me

Donald Trump just attacked me by name, further highlighting what we’ve known all along: The road to the House majority runs through NY-19 — for both parties. FOX News: President Trump Delivers Remarks in New York Flip the House Blue! ([link removed]) Trump took the opportunity to boost my MAGA o…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
May 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Deadline coming up!

John, Did you know that in 2024, Josh ran against an opponent backed by a massive MAGA war chest? We still won because we had something much stronger on our side: grassroots momentum. Our race this year is proving to be no different. The extremist attacks and special interest money are floodin…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
May 21, 2026 at 10:32 PM

Did you know?

John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director here! Did you know that in 2024, this was the most expensive House race in the country? National Republicans, super PACs, and even Elon Musk tried to defeat Josh, but he won and flipped our district with a strong grassroots coalition behind him! Tw…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
May 20, 2026 at 7:11 PM

Don’t forget to add your name!

John, Josh Riley has been endorsed by local and national organizations for his work lowering costs, protecting our environment, and defending our democracy. Since he was elected in 2024, Josh has delivered urgent results and met the moment with leadership that doesn’t back down. Right now, the sam…
  Maddie Summers · [email protected]
May 18, 2026 at 11:14 PM

Josh won even with the odds stacked against him!

Hi, it’s Maddie, Josh’s Campaign Manager! We’re almost at the critical ten-day stretch before our monthly fundraising deadline, and I wanted to explain why your support is so important in this Congressional race. Will you chip in $10 (or whatever you can) to help us meet our goal? We need your su…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
May 17, 2026 at 5:02 PM

Deadline soon! 🗓️

John, Did you know that, in 2024, this was the most expensive House race in the country? National Republicans fought tooth and nail to hold onto power here, with Elise Stefanik backing Josh’s opponent with millions of dollars. But in one of the country's most competitive districts, we still wo…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM

A quick explanation

John, I know it’s the weekend, but I wanted to update you on our progress ahead of this month’s fundraising deadline. While we have these deadlines every month, this one is particularly important because we’re in the critical stretch before this year’s elections. ➡️ We outraised our far-rig…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 14, 2026 at 7:50 PM

Working for people, not corporate PACs

John, We ran and won the most expensive House race in the country in 2024, powered by a strong grassroots movement. Now, we're facing the same Republican attacks and corporate PAC spending all over again. My mission in Congress is to put everyday people, not corporate PACs or special interests…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM

Our race is quickly heating up

John, As we get closer to this year’s elections, Republican attacks are escalating quickly. In the past few months: 1. Donald Trump and Mike Johnson endorsed Peter Oberacker, who has already had multiple campaign scandals, including lying about where he was born, nearly hiring a Nazi sympathiz…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
May 11, 2026 at 9:10 PM

20 days out

John, The GOP knows their best shot at clinging to their historically slim House majority is by flipping battleground seats like this one. We can’t let that happen. We need resources to boost essential campaign messaging, make the case for the importance of this race, and defend this crucia…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
May 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM

The stakes for our race have never been higher

John, We're already a full week into May, and the stakes have never been higher. Below are three updates you can't miss, but if you're short on time and still want to help fuel Josh Riley's fight against the MAGA machine and corporate special interests, you can chip in any amount here: CONTRIBUTE…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
May 7, 2026 at 10:58 PM

The stakes have never been higher

John, We're already a full week into May, and the stakes have never been higher. Below are three updates you can't miss, but if you're short on time and still want to help fuel Josh Riley's fight against the MAGA machine and corporate special interests, you can chip in any amount here: CONT…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
May 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM

Josh has been fighting in Congress to deliver urgent relief

John, The MAGA machine is pouring millions into our district to distort Josh’s record. But while their priorities are out of step with our community, Josh is in Washington fighting for us. Since 2024, he has been a tireless advocate for Upstate New York, taking on corporate greed and working to lo…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM

$1 Adds up quickly!

John, I know that asking for $1 may not seem like much, but it adds up. If everyone reading this email gives just $1, we can build a warchest to stand up to corporate special interests, keep this seat, and take back the House. CONTRIBUTE ([link removed]) Building this people-powered campai…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 1, 2026 at 10:45 PM

Thank you for your support!

John, It’s Josh here. As we head into May, I want to thank you for your support through April! Over the last few weeks, it's become clearer than ever: the MAGA machine is flooding our district with a massive war chest, determined to flip this seat red and halt our progress. Since you sent m…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 1, 2026 at 12:27 AM

I know we've been emailing a lot lately, so I'll make this quick:

John, It’s Josh. We’re just HOURS away from our deadline, so I’ll be quick. We are under attack. This month, a conservative PAC dropped $4.6 million in NY-19 specifically to defeat us. Why? Because they know I’m a check on the Trump administration and that I refuse to sell Upstate New Yo…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
April 30, 2026 at 8:31 PM

Deadline at midnight!

John, Did you know that in 2024, Josh ran against an opponent backed by a massive MAGA war chest? We still won because we had something much stronger on our side: grassroots momentum. Our race this year is proving to be no different. The extremist attacks and special interest money are floodin…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
April 29, 2026 at 11:51 PM

Trump and Mike Johnson are targeting Josh

John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director here! We’re rapidly approaching this month’s fundraising deadline, and I need to ask one more time: Can you contribute $5 or any other amount today to help us win our race in November? DONATE ([link removed]) As Finance Director, it’s one of my…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 29, 2026 at 4:21 PM

$1 a day before our deadline!

John, I know you’ve heard from us a lot lately, so I’ll get straight to the point. We’ve been working around the clock to reach our $40,000 goal because, for our campaign, this isn’t an arbitrary number; it's essential. Before I explain, can you take a moment to chip in just $1 or more today? …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 28, 2026 at 12:04 AM

Deadline coming up! 🗓️

John, Last month, Donald Trump targeted me as part of his MAGA Majority Project, listing NY-19 as a district to take back. We cannot let that happen, and I need your support right now to keep fighting back against their attacks. With only three days left before our deadline, can you chip in $3…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
April 26, 2026 at 4:42 PM

Trump is directly targeting us…

With only a few days left until our monthly deadline, it’s time to crunch the numbers and ensure we have the resources we need to sustain our momentum through November. Because of your grassroots support, Josh flipped NY-19 blue in 2024, defeating a Republican opponent fueled by millions. That vi…
  Riley HQ · [email protected]
April 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM

Making sure you got this!

We are bumping our Finance Director's email to make sure you didn't miss her urgent update! We know it's the weekend, and you may not have time to read everything today, but if you'd still like to help us hit our crucial $40,000 goal before the deadline, you can chip in any amount right now: CONT…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 24, 2026 at 9:32 PM

I need your help to fight back

John, The Congressional Leadership Fund, a PAC known for its connections to Mike Johnson, just dropped a $153 million ad blitz nationally, and they are specifically targeting me and our district. Will you chip in $25 now to help me show national Republicans that NY-19 is not for sale? FIGH…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 23, 2026 at 9:03 PM

Just a moment!

John, Do you have a moment? It’s Josh here. Our April deadline is one week away, and to be honest, these last few days are usually my least favorite part of running a campaign. We have to ask for money, and it’s uncomfortable and definitely not how I was raised. But in a race as competitive as…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
April 22, 2026 at 10:29 PM

📧 Message from Josh’s Finance Director

John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director here! Our fundraising deadline is rapidly approaching at the end of the month, and things are moving quickly. I wanted to share what Josh has been up to. But first, will you rush in a donation of $9 or any other amount to help us close the gap on our …
  Team Riley · [email protected]
April 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM

Deadline in a few days 🗓️

John, Did you know that, in 2024, this was the most expensive House race in the country? National Republicans fought tooth and nail to hold onto power here, with Elise Stefanik backing Josh’s opponent with millions of dollars. But in one of the country's most competitive districts, we still wo…
  Josh · [email protected]
April 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM

I’m sorry to bother you on a Sunday, John

John, I’m sorry to bother you on a Sunday, so I’ll get straight to the point: My team just told me we’re falling behind on our monthly goal. NY-19 is one of the most competitive districts in the country. The full force of the MAGA machine is already lining up against us, so we need your hel…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 18, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Every bit of momentum we build comes from folks like you!

John, $1. That's all I'm asking for today, and I'll explain why. I know campaigns are always asking for big numbers, but here’s the truth about my race: I’m running a completely grassroots campaign. That means I don’t take a single dime from corporate PACs or special interests. Instead, eve…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 17, 2026 at 11:33 PM

Help me ban Congressional stock trading →

John, One of my top priorities in Congress is fighting the corruption that’s left working families in Upstate New York and across the country behind while politicians and corporations profit. That’s why I’ve introduced bills to create term limits, ban stock trading among elected officials, and…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
April 15, 2026 at 6:47 PM

This is where your money goes when you donate

John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director, with an urgent check-in. Time is moving quickly, and we’re already halfway through April. We are now in the critical stretch before our deadline, and I want to share exactly where your money goes when you donate to this campaign: ➡️ Defending against…