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  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM

an update on our campaign

I have to be honest: this was one of the closest races in the entire country in 2024, and the most expensive.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I just wanted to give you a quick update on our campaign. Last year, we did something incredible together. With your help, we built a grassroots…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
January 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM

Our latest challenger was charged with beating cops on January 6th

This guy has no business being let anywhere near the Capitol ever again.   Last week, President Trump pardoned over 1,500 people who participated in the violent siege of the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Now, one of them is planning a run for Congress in NY-19. That’s right. A …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
January 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Republicans are lining up to challenge Josh for this seat

Republicans are lining up to challenge Josh for this seat, with Marc Molinaro already expressing interest in running again.   John, We have good news and bad news. The good news is Josh is officially a member of Congress, and he’s hard at work fighting for Upstate New Yorkers…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Getting ready for our next fight

NY-19 will always be a top target, and it’s going to be even more challenging to hold this seat, so it’s vital that we start laying the groundwork today.   John, I know we’ve been sending a lot of emails, so I wanted to take a moment to explain why we’re already fundraising ag…
  Riley HQ · [email protected]
January 24, 2025 at 10:59 PM

Help us keep up

Last year, our race was one of the closest and the most expensive in the country. 2026 will be no different, so we have to be ready.   JANUARY FUNDRAISING DEADLINE GOAL: $25,000 DEADLINE: 1/31 CHIP IN John, Our first fundraising deadline of 202…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 23, 2025 at 10:09 PM

We’re a top target

This seat is already a top target, and the work we do now will help us prepare for potential challengers and any attacks that come our way.   John, Last year, we won the most expensive House race in the entire country – and we did it without taking a single cent from corporate…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 22, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Fifty-two years ago

As an attorney, I was proud to work with the National Organization for Women in the fight to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, and in Congress, I’ll always stand up to extremists trying to take away reproductive rights.   John, Fifty-two years ago today, the Supreme Court iss…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
January 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Today is Josh’s birthday!! 🎂

It’s been a busy month for Josh, so we thought it would be a good idea to surprise him by making this our best fundraising day of the year!   John, Today is a very special day for Team Riley – it’s Josh’s birthday! It’s been a busy month for Josh, so we thought it would be a …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM

ICYMI: None of this would’ve been possible without supporters like you

Over the past few years, we’ve built an incredible network of grassroots supporters who helped us win this race.   John, Over the past few years, we’ve built an incredible network of grassroots supporters who helped us win this race. Before I share some campaign highlights fr…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
January 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM

It’s not too late to become a 2025 Founding Donor!

NY-19 will always be a top target, and Republicans are likely already gearing up to challenge Josh for this seat, so it’s critical that we set ourselves up for success as we begin the new year.   John, did you see Josh’s message about becoming a 2025 Founding Donor? NY-19 will…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Getting to work!

With the new year here, I’m ready to get to work to deliver results for Upstate New York!   John, With the new year here, I’m ready to get to work to deliver results for Upstate New York! Before I share a few of my goals, can I count on you to pitch in and become a 2025 Found…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
January 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Molinaro is already trying to come back

Molinaro has only been out of the office for a few days, and he’s already trying to come back.   John, take a look at what Marc Molinaro just said: “Returning to elected office remains of interest to me… You’re going to see me engage aggressively.” - Marc Molinaro …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
January 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM

Starting the new year strong

We’re hitting the ground running to build our campaign back up and make sure we’re ready for everything they’ll throw our way.   John, Last year, our grassroots team came together against the odds and flipped NY-19 from red to blue! This was the most expensive House race in t…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
January 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM

Congratulate Josh on being sworn in!

To celebrate this exciting moment, we’re putting together a card to congratulate Josh, and we know he’d love to hear from you.   John, We’ve got big news: On Friday, Josh was officially sworn in as a member of the 119th Congress! This is the culmination of all of our hard wor…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 31, 2024 at 9:56 PM

In just a few hours

Reaching tonight’s goal will help us close out the year on a strong note and make sure we’re prepared for anything that comes our way in the year ahead.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know you’re busy, so I’ll get straight to the point. Our final FEC filing deadline of the year is in just a fe…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 30, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Getting ready for 2025

With the election behind us, our team is planning ahead and getting ready for 2025 and beyond.   John, Our final FEC filing deadline of 2024 is tomorrow! With the election behind us, our team is planning ahead and getting ready for 2025 and beyond. This seat is always going t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 28, 2024 at 5:16 PM

I’m sorry to bother you on a Saturday

Now that the campaign is over, we’ve been focused on rebuilding our campaign to make sure we’re prepared for whatever comes our way in the new year.   John, I’m sorry to bother you on a Saturday, but our final FEC filing deadline of the year is almost here, so I wanted to fill…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
December 27, 2024 at 6:10 PM

Why we’re asking for your support today

We put it all on the line, and now we need your help to rebuild.   John, Here are three reasons why we’re asking for your support today. 1️⃣ NY-19 was one of the most competitive, and the most expensive race in the entire country this year. We put it all on the line, and now …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 21, 2024 at 4:46 PM

a quick update on our campaign

I have to be honest: this was one of the closest races in the entire country in 2024, and the most expensive. I’m coming in as a top target for Republicans on day one.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I just wanted to give you a quick update on our campaign. This year, we did something …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM

“Riley’s comeback victory”

Heading into 2025 and beyond, Josh is going to be a top target for the GOP as they look to expand their majority.   “Riley’s comeback victory against Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro in a toss-up district was one of the few Democratic victories at the federal level in…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 19, 2024 at 10:10 PM

Help us keep NY-19 blue

The truth is NY-19 is a true toss-up, and will always be a top target for both parties and an absolute dogfight to hold.   John, Thanks to grassroots supporters like you, we successfully flipped NY-19 from red to blue. But now, we have to start building the foundation to keep…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 18, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Sustaining our campaign

On day one, I’ll be ready to work with anyone on both sides of the aisle to cut taxes for the middle class, protect Social Security and Medicare, and fight back against special interests.   Did you see this, John? Last month, the Ithaca Times wrote about our campaign in …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM

A lot of people have been asking this question

While I can’t speak for other campaigns, I know we accomplished something important together in NY-19, and it’s because of the work that each and every one of us did here.   John, Since we won our race in NY-19 last month, a lot of people have been asking us how we did it. It…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
December 16, 2024 at 10:11 PM

he’s back??

Josh hasn’t even been sworn in yet, and he’s already one of Republicans’ top targets.   REPORTER: You barely lost this race. Why not try again in NY-19? MOLINARO: There’s every instinct to say and do that… I’m not ready to give up. 2024 was a tough year for…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 15, 2024 at 5:10 PM

I’ll fill you in, John

Right now, our team is working to close the books on 2024 and starting to plan for the future to ensure we have a strong foundation to go up against any opponent.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’m sure you’re wondering why we’re still fundraising after we won our race last month, so I…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
December 14, 2024 at 5:20 PM

Fending off any challengers

Josh is heading to Congress, so Upstate New Yorkers will have a representative they can count on to deliver results for them.   We have good news and bad news, John. The good news is Josh is heading to Congress, so Upstate New Yorkers will have a representative they can count …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 14, 2024 at 12:07 AM

One of the best ways to support our team

Our campaign team is planning for the future and building a strong foundation for the year ahead.   John, Our campaign team is planning for the future and building a strong foundation for the year ahead. NY-19 was the most expensive race in the entire country this year. Before…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
December 11, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Republicans spent millions to attack us

2026 may seem far away right now, but Republicans are already gearing up to challenge Josh for this seat.   John, here’s what we know about NY-19. → This was one of the most competitive races in the entire country. → This was also one of the most expensive races in the countr…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 11:20 PM

Planning for the future

In 2022, there was only a 1.6% difference in the outcome of our race. This year, there was just a 2.2% difference.   John, In 2022, there was only a 1.6% difference in the outcome of our race. This year, there was just a 2.2% difference. So, while we won our race last month, …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 10, 2024 at 12:10 AM

None of this would’ve been possible without supporters like you

Over the past few years, we’ve built an incredible network of grassroots supporters who helped us win this race.   John, Over the past few years, we’ve built an incredible network of grassroots supporters who helped us win this race. Before I share some campaign highlights, w…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 6, 2024 at 10:26 PM

Have you taken our Post-Election Survey yet?

While we won our race here in NY-19, we’re already planning ahead, and your input will help guide us as we get ready for the future.   John, Last month, Josh sent an email asking supporters like you to take our Post-Election Survey to share your thoughts with us. While we won…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
December 3, 2024 at 10:52 PM

I’m excited to jump into things!

Last month, I was in D.C. for “New Member Orientation,” where newly elected House members come together to connect and learn more about what to expect in Congress.   John, Last month, I was in D.C. for “New Member Orientation,” where newly elected House members come together t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 30, 2024 at 9:11 PM

still working to close the books

Our race was one of the most competitive and expensive in the entire country.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I hope you’re having a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend! I just wanted to send a quick note about our November fundraising deadline and ask if you’ll consider pitching in to help …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 28, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today, I’m especially grateful for my family, friends, staff, volunteers, and the incredible grassroots network we’ve built together.   John, Happy Thanksgiving! Today, I’m especially grateful for my family, friends, staff, volunteers, and the incredible grassroots network we…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
November 27, 2024 at 12:20 AM

John, we still need your help

While the election may be over, our campaign team is still working hard to close the books on 2024, and laying the groundwork for 2025 and beyond.   John, NY-19 was one of the most competitive and expensive races in the entire country, which means we had to utilize as many res…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 15, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Share your thoughts with our team:

We have a lot of work ahead of us, so I’m reaching out to ask if you’ll fill out our Post-Election Survey to share your thoughts on our campaign and what issues we should prioritize heading into 2025.   John, Last week, Upstate New Yorkers across NY-19 elected me to represent …
  Will Rollins · [email protected]
November 13, 2024 at 7:36 PM

Too early to call.

We've set up a critical new account to cover expenses towards ballot curing and other voter protection activities.   John, The race for California's 41st Congressional District is still too early to call. We now need to fund an intensive ballot curing program to ensure that any voters w…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 8, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Thank you to everyone who made this win possible

I'm so honored to have been elected as our district's next Member of Congress. I could not have done it without this grassroots team.   John, Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for all of your support in our campaign. I'm truly humbled to have you on our team, and I'm so honored t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Regardless of the outcome

The polls are still open for a couple more hours, but I just wanted to send a quick note to express my gratitude.   Hi John, it’s Josh. The polls are still open for a couple more hours, but I just wanted to send a quick note to express my gratitude. Regardless of the outcome,…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 2:16 PM

Finishing this race strong

This is the closest House race in the entire country, and what happens here will decide the House majority.   John, Today is Election Day! Before I ask you to make one last donation to our campaign, I want to thank you for all of the support you’ve given me and my team throug…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 at 12:26 AM

before tomorrow

We have to continue working hard and getting out the vote until the polls close tomorrow night.   John, Election Day is tomorrow! In 2022, less than 5,000 votes decided the outcome of this race. Now, with experts rating us a toss-up and FiveThirtyEight saying we have a 50-50 …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 7:04 PM

we still need your help

I just checked ActBlue to see how we’re doing, and it looks like our donations have been slowing down.   John, It’s Ronald, Josh’s Finance Director. I just checked ActBlue to see how we’re doing, and it looks like our donations have been slowing down. Election Day is t…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 2:37 PM

50-50

FiveThirtyEight has called us the most competitive House race in the entire country, and it literally could not be closer.   John, Take a look at what FiveThirtyEight is saying about our race in NY-19: HELP US FLIP NY-19 FiveThirtyEight has called us the mos…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 12:08 AM

My opponent pledged his loyalty to Donald Trump

With just 2 days until Election Day, we only have a small window of time left to defeat Molinaro and flip this seat.   John, Marc Molinaro will do anything to get re-elected, even if it means pledging his loyalty to Donald Trump. Take a look at what Trump had to say about Moli…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Is there anything we can say, John?

Is there anything we can say to convince you to contribute to our grassroots campaign today?   John, is there anything we can say to convince you to contribute to our grassroots campaign today? What if we told you that this is one of the most competitive races in the entire cou…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 3:40 PM

Upstate NY will decide the House majority

With this race being the most expensive, competitive, and closest in the entire country, the House majority runs through Upstate New York.   John, I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, so I wanted to explain why your support is still important to our campaign: This race is …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 11:09 PM

Have you seen this yet, John?

Unlike Marc Molinaro, I’ll always put Upstate New York – not the far-right extremists – first.   Have you seen this, John? FLIP NY-19 BLUE The headline says it all: while Marc Molinaro says he’s a moderate, it couldn’t be more clear how extreme he really is. …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 6:15 PM

there’s no time to waste

With just a few days left in this race, there’s no time to waste.   John, I have some good news and bad news to share with you. The good news is that our campaign is doing everything we can to turn out voters in these final few days! But the bad news is we’re falling behind …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 2, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Getting out the vote in Upstate New York

Our team will be knocking on doors and doing everything we can to connect with Upstate New Yorkers all weekend to make sure we get out the vote in NY-19.   ELECTION DAY: 3 DAYS AWAY Chip in to our GOTV Fund today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and get out the vote i…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 10:24 PM

Can you believe this, John??

Not only does Marc Molinaro have corporations, special interests, and super PACs backing his campaign, but he also has Elon Musk pitching in to help attack me.   FIGHT BACK Can you believe this, John?! Not only does Marc Molinaro have corporations, special inter…