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  Josh Riley · [email protected]
August 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM

a quick message to say thanks!

Because of supporters like you, our team was able to reach our fundraising goal for July.   John, I just wanted to send a quick message to thank you for supporting our campaign! Because of supporters like you, our team was able to reach our fundraising goal for July. Summer is…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 31, 2023 at 11:15 PM

this email is only 5 sentences

We faced a lot of roadblocks last year, and if we want to flip this district in 2024, it’s crucial that we meet all our goals and deadlines.   Hey John, it’s Josh. I know you’ve heard from me and my team a lot lately, so I won’t take up too much of your time. We’re just hours…
  Daniel Fleiss · [email protected]
July 30, 2023 at 3:19 PM

John, we’re relying on folks like you

We’re powered by thousands of small-dollar contributions from people like you – not corporate special interests.   John, It’s Daniel, Josh’s Campaign Manager. Our July fundraising deadline is tomorrow, so I just wanted to share a few reasons why fundraising is still so importan…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
July 29, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Upstate New York has been sold out by corrupt politicians for far too long

Josh is committed to being a new type of leader in Congress – one that will actually fight for the hardworking families right here in our community   John, Our July fundraising deadline is just 2 days away, and we’re at risk of not meeting our fundraising goal. Will you contri…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 28, 2023 at 3:31 PM

I’m sure you might be hearing this a lot

Marc Molinaro’s corporate special interest backers are stuffing his pockets with cash to try to erase our lead, and we can’t let them overtake us.   JULY FUNDRAISING DEADLINE: 3 DAYS AWAY GOAL: $5,000 CHIP IN You’re probably hearing this from a lo…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 26, 2023 at 9:04 PM

Just $5

Upstate New Yorkers deserve better than career politicians who sell them out to special interests and Republican extremists.   John, Our end-of-month fundraising deadline is just days away, and we’re running out of time to reach our goal. Marc Molinaro’s latest fundraising repo…
  Ronald Holmes · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Stefanik, McCarthy, and Molinaro

70% of Marc Molinaro’s campaign cash came from PACs and party bosses.   John, FEC fundraising reports became public earlier this month, and the difference between our campaign and Marc Molinaro’s couldn’t be more clear: “Nearly 95 percent of Riley’s donations came fr…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 4:04 PM

only 18 people

That’s how many real people in our Congressional district contributed to Marc Molinaro’s campaign in the last three months, according to his latest FEC filing.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’ve got one number for you: 18. That’s how many real people in our Congressional district contr…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 21, 2023 at 10:30 PM

quiet moments

Among the biggest challenges of having a newborn baby are the feedings and diaper changes in the middle of the night.   John, Hi, it’s Josh. Among the biggest challenges of having a newborn baby are the feedings and diaper changes in the middle of the night. But I love the quie…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 19, 2023 at 5:26 PM

redistricting update

Last week, we learned that the congressional lines in New York could change YET AGAIN.   John, You may have seen the recent news that a court has ordered yet another redrawing of the congressional districts here in New York. I wanted to share with you my thoughts on this devel…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
July 18, 2023 at 7:25 PM

can’t get there without your support

Josh is ready to get to work on day one in Congress, but he can’t get there without your support.   John, Josh is running for Congress because he knows it’s time to elect new leadership and new voices that will prioritize everyday people over corporate profits and special inter…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 17, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Marc Molinaro voted to restrict abortion access

His vote is offensive to anyone who cares about women’s rights, servicemembers’ health, or the most fundamental principles of Freedom and Liberty.   John, Last week, Marc Molinaro voted to restrict access to abortion for military servicemembers and their families. His vote …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 15, 2023 at 1:33 PM

Open for a cute baby pic

While I’m splitting time between campaigning and taking care of our newborn baby, I’m counting on this grassroots team now more than ever to help us raise the resources we need to flip this seat from red to blue.   John, Hi, it’s Josh. I’ve got my hands full (as you can see 👇),…
  Daniel Fleiss · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Josh is multitasking

Josh is one of the hardest workers I know, but the truth is that his time is spread pretty thin these days between all those diaper changes for his newborn and all the work he does for this campaign.   Hi John, It’s Daniel, Josh’s Campaign Manager. Running for Congress is hard…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 11, 2023 at 7:01 PM

three months

In just a short amount of time, our campaign has built so much momentum, and it’s all thanks to your support.   John, Can you believe it? Today marks three months since we launched our campaign for Congress in NY-19. In just a short amount of time, our campaign has built so m…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 7:05 PM

Sign the card for Josh and Monica →

Josh and his wife Monica welcomed their second child into the world, and we couldn’t be more excited for them as their family grows.   John, You may have seen the news: Team Riley just got a little bigger! Josh and his wife Monica welcomed their second child into the world, an…
  Riley HQ · [email protected]
July 8, 2023 at 2:04 PM

maximize your support for our campaign!

Elections are unpredictable, so we need to lay out solid plans now so we’re prepared for anything that might come our way.   John, We just wanted to make sure you saw Josh’s message from Thursday! Our team is taking the next few weeks to plan out the campaign through next fall. Elections…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 7, 2023 at 9:02 PM

re: our new Summer Priorities Survey

Our campaign is fueled by you–and that’s the way I want it to be. And that’s why I will always value your opinion and take your insight into consideration as we get to work to flip this district next year.   John, Now that we’ve closed the book on the first quarter of our campa…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 6, 2023 at 8:13 PM

John, will you make a monthly contribution?

Knowing that we can count on your support will allow us to make the early investments that are so critical to a winning campaign.   John, As we begin a new month and head into our next fundraising quarter, our team is thinking long-term. Where do we need to be in six months or…
  Josh & Monica · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 4:44 PM

We're overjoyed to welcome Mateo Paul Kohli Riley into the world and into our lives

We’re so grateful for the love and support of friends and family--especially our own parents--and we can't wait for you to meet Mateo soon.   Friends, Monica and I are overjoyed to welcome Mateo Paul Kohli Riley into the world and into our lives. Mateo was delivered at 1:45 p.m. on Jun…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
July 2, 2023 at 4:10 PM

still calculating the final numbers

Our campaign is completely grassroots, so all of your contributions directly impact our work to flip this seat.   John, My team and I are still calculating the final numbers, but I just wanted to reach out to thank you for all the support you’ve shown us during our first fundra…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 11:33 PM

this email is 3 sentences

Our campaign is only just beginning, so we can’t risk falling behind this early.   John, I know we’ve already reached out to you today, but we’re just hours away from our first FEC quarterly deadline, and we’re $948 short of reaching our goal. Our campaign is only just beginning, so we c…
  Ronald Holmes · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 2:42 PM

re: your personal supporter record

To take back the House, we need to win races like NY-19. And to do that, we have to have the resources to compete.   John, This is Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. I just wanted to reach out to give you a quick update on our first FEC quarterly goal. The deadline is tonight, …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 8:31 PM

tomorrow’s major deadline

I’d rather have thousands of people chipping in a few bucks to this campaign than rely on corporate PACs cutting big checks.   John, Our first FEC deadline since launching our campaign is tomorrow, and we’re running out of time to reach our goal. Can I count on you to chip in …
  Al Franken · [email protected]
June 28, 2023 at 8:03 PM

In 100 words (or less)

My friend Josh Riley is running for Congress in NY-19, one of the most competitive races in the country and a must-win to take back the House.   John, They told me I had to make this quick because we’re up against the deadline, so here’s a pitch in 100 words or less (and if you…
  Daniel Fleiss · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 10:06 PM

here’s why this deadline is so important

This race is a must-win to restore the Democratic House majority in 2024, and it couldn’t be more competitive.   John, In a moment, I’ll tell you a few reasons why the upcoming FEC quarterly deadline is so important to our campaign. But first, I have to ask: will you please c…
  Tim Ryan · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 2:46 PM

Join me on Thursday

Josh is a champion for working people, and we need more leaders like him in the House.   John, last year, thanks to your help, we won competitive Congressional races all across Ohio. As you may remember, our friends over in New York… did not do so hot. That’s why on Thursday I’…
  Al Franken · [email protected]
June 26, 2023 at 8:13 PM

The full package

NY-19 is a must-win for Democrats to take back the House.   John, I got a favor to ask you. My friend and former Senate counsel Josh Riley is running for Congress in NY-19, and his first FEC deadline is just days away. Will you join me right now by contributing $5 or more to J…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 25, 2023 at 4:10 PM

our first FEC deadline

I know we email about fundraising a lot, but I wouldn’t ask if it wasn’t important. Our race is a must-win to take back the House, and experts have already rated our campaign a toss-up   FEC DEADLINE: 5 DAYS AWAY GOAL: $10,000 CHIP IN John, I hat…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 7:46 PM

One of the biggest lessons I learned last year

We’re approaching our first major fundraising deadline at the end of this month, so my team and I are relying on grassroots support now more than ever before.   John, I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, but I just wanted to reach out with a quick ask before the weekend. …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 23, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Riley Report

This is the first edition of our quarterly Riley Report, where we’ll give you an update on our campaign.   Dear John, I know that our campaign sends a lot of emails, often asking for your help with the campaign. And there will be many more as we work hard to finish this quarter…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
June 22, 2023 at 9:16 PM

the momentum is on our side

With our campaign’s first FEC filing deadline quickly approaching, we’re running out of time to catch up to our opponent and stay competitive in this race.   John, FIRST: Josh’s Republican opponent announced that he raised over $600,000 during the first three months of this ye…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
June 21, 2023 at 10:49 PM

ready to finish the job next year →

Last year’s election was one of the closest in the country, with Josh receiving over 49% of the vote.   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONTRIBUT…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 20, 2023 at 9:22 PM

$26.67

I’ve committed to running an entirely different kind of campaign – one that’s completely grassroots and focused on talking to and fighting for the people right here in our community.   CHIP IN $26.67 OTHER AMOUNT John, I’m running for Congress to rep…
  Ronald Holmes · [email protected]
June 16, 2023 at 9:13 PM

why this upcoming deadline is so important

I’m sure you’ve heard from Josh and our team about the upcoming FEC quarterly deadline, but I wanted to take a moment to explain a little more about why this deadline is so important.   Hi John, This is Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. I’m sure you’ve heard from Josh and our t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 15, 2023 at 9:43 PM

an update on our fundraising goal

Kevin McCarthy, Elise Stefanik, and even fraudster George Santos have bankrolled my opponent’s campaign because they know our race could decide who controls the House.   John, I just spoke to my Finance Team, and they told me that we’re just short of our fundraising goal. But …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 10:00 PM

we can’t afford to fall behind

This race is a top target, and it’s critical to Democrats taking back the House, so we can’t afford to fall behind – especially not this early on.   MID-JUNE DEADLINE: TOMORROW GOAL: $5,000 CHIP IN John, We’re nearly halfway through the month, an…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
June 13, 2023 at 7:46 PM

6 Days.

That’s how many days it’s been since Donald Trump was indicted in federal court on 37 counts.   6 Days. That’s how many days it’s been since Donald Trump was indicted in federal court on 37 counts. That’s also how many days Marc Molinaro has remained silent about the criminal …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 12, 2023 at 8:33 PM

John, will you chip in $1 or more today?

Grassroots contributions from folks like you fuel our campaign.   John, I get asked a lot why our campaign sends so many fundraising emails. The answer? We need to win. And to do that, we need resources. And not just any resources. We’re relying on small-dollar grassroots cont…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 10:52 PM

Marc Molinaro won’t talk about climate change

Climate change is an existential threat, and we need to address it with urgency and seriousness.   John, did you see the latest headline about Marc Molinaro? CHIP IN NOW TO BEAT MARC MOLINARO AND ELECT JOSH RILEY This week, our district – and folks across the…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 11:32 PM

Marc Molinaro won’t talk about climate change

As New York is blanketed in smoke from wildfires, Marc Molinaro went on Fox News this morning to tell us it’s too soon to talk about climate change.   John, did you see what Republican Marc Molinaro just said on Fox & Friends? “This isn’t the moment to start lecturin…
  Riley HQ · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 9:25 PM

setting our team up for success

We’re getting ready for one of the most competitive races in the entire country next year, so it’s absolutely critical that we put in the work now to set our team up for success in 2024.   John, here’s the deal: taking back the House is a top priority for Democrats as we head in…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Have you shared your input yet?

As we approach the end of our first quarter, we’re looking to top supporters like you to help us build our strategy for next year’s critical election.   John, I just wanted to send out a reminder about our Campaign Launch Survey. As we approach the end of our first quarter, we’…
  Daniel Fleiss · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 8:56 PM

ready to finish the job next year →

I know you get lots of emails asking for help, so I wanted to take a step back and tell you a little about why this race is so important (and why I’m so excited about it).   Hi John, It’s Daniel, Josh’s campaign manager. I know you get lots of emails asking for help, so I wan…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 2, 2023 at 9:19 PM

thank you for helping us reach our goal!

The momentum is on our side, and we have to keep the pressure on.   John, Thanks to this incredible team, we blew past our May fundraising goal, and people are taking notice! I wanted to make sure you saw this mention in Punchbowl News today.👇👇 The momentum is on our sid…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 10:17 PM

Hi John, I know we’ve been emailing a lot

Our race is a must-win for Democrats to take back the House, but we’re starting at a disadvantage.   Hi John, I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, so I’ll keep this short. Our May deadline is tonight, but we’re $798 short of reaching our goal. Will you help us close the gap by chip…
  Riley HQ · [email protected]
May 31, 2023 at 2:52 PM

an update on our goal

This is a must-win race to take back the House in 20204, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive districts in the entire country.   John, Our May fundraising deadline is at midnight, but we’re not on track to meet our $5,000 fundraising goal. RUSH A CON…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 9:35 PM

re: our May deadline

In a moment, I’ll explain 3 reasons why it’s so crucial for our team to reach our $5,000 fundraising goal before the end-of-month deadline.   John, In a moment, I’ll explain 3 reasons why it’s so crucial for our team to reach our $5,000 fundraising goal before the end-of-month…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
May 28, 2023 at 4:32 PM

we’re at risk of falling behind 🚨

Flipping this toss-up seat is critical to regaining the House majority in 2024, so our team is relying on your support now more than ever.   GOOD NEWS: Our grassroots campaign has been gaining momentum! BAD NEWS: Our Republican opponent Marc Molinaro is getting big checks from…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 27, 2023 at 2:16 PM

stepping up when we need you most

Your support now will send a strong message, and it will ensure we’re prepared for whatever comes our way.   John, Our next monthly deadline is almost here and my team and I are relying on your support to help us meet our $5,000 goal. Will you chip in $5 or more today ahead o…