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  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
April 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM

Preparing for what’s ahead

As Josh’s Finance Director, a big part of my job is making sure our campaign is staying on track and has enough funds to invest in all the resources we’ll need to defend Josh’s seat next year.   Hi John, it’s Jessie. As Josh’s Finance Director, a big part of my job is making s…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM

Your top responses 📋

I’m fighting for you and all of these critical issues in Washington, but the NRCC has their sights set on my seat, listing me as one of their top targets.   John, You sent me to Congress to fight for you, not the special interests. That’s why it’s so important for me to hear a…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
April 23, 2025 at 8:04 PM

helping set the record straight

Republicans are lying about what is in this bill and attacking Josh for standing up to Trump and his radical agenda.   John, First, we assembled a coalition of grassroots supporters across Upstate New York to flip NY-19 blue last year. Then, Josh stood up for his constituents…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM

John, I can explain...

I’m sure you’ve been hearing from a lot of campaigns, so I wanted to share 5 reasons why your support is so vital to our team right now.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’m sure you’ve been hearing from a lot of campaigns, so I wanted to share 5 reasons why your support is so vital to ou…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM

An unelected billionaire shouldn't have this much power in Washington

They know I won’t sit idly by while Elon Musk and DOGE cause chaos and try to hijack our government.   John, I just got to Congress a few months ago, and Republicans are already targeting me. They know I won’t sit idly by while Elon Musk and DOGE cause chaos and try to hijack …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM

ICYMI: John, I have some big news to share

Democrats and Republicans both know this seat is key to a House majority, and Republicans are already getting their attacks ready to try to defeat me. We can’t let them win.   Hi John, it’s Josh Riley. Last month, I was officially named a Frontliner by the DCCC, which means th…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM

What experts are already saying about our race in 2026

In 2024, NY-19 was one of the most competitive and expensive races in the entire country. Now, experts are releasing their forecasts for 2026, and we’re already at the top of their lists.   John, In 2024, NY-19 was one of the most competitive and expensive races in the entire …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
April 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Josh is one of the most vulnerable Democratic incumbents

Josh is one of the most vulnerable Democratic incumbents in Congress, so we’re counting on your support to keep this seat blue and fight back against these baseless attacks.   John, Did you see Josh’s message on Tuesday? The NRCC is already targeting Josh and running ads atta…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Listening to supporters like you, John

Your input played a vital role in our success last year, so today, I’m reaching out to ask if you’ll take a few minutes to share your thoughts with our team to help us better understand the issues that matter most to you.   John, While our next election seems far away right no…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM

I voted against their shameless tax giveaway, and they’re attacking me for it

House Republicans voted for a budget proposal that gives more tax breaks to billionaires at the expense of working families, kids, seniors, and folks who need our support the most.   John, Republicans are already running attack ads against me. FIGHT BACK Hous…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 11, 2025 at 10:34 PM

This isn’t an “off-year,” and I’ll explain why

I know it seems like our election just happened, so I’m sure you’re wondering why we’re already reaching out and asking you to help us prepare for our next race.   John, I know it seems like our election just happened, so I’m sure you’re wondering why we’re already reaching ou…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
April 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM

Add your name to personally endorse Josh Riley

While Josh fights for us in Washington, we’re counting on your help to defend his seat.   John, With costs rising and the Trump administration doing nothing to help working families, Josh has been stepping up to fight for Upstate New Yorkers. → He’s been fighting back agains…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 9, 2025 at 11:35 PM

We’re getting ready for our next fight

Now that we’re a few months into 2025, I wanted to share a few updates on our campaign in NY-19.   Hi John, it’s Josh. Now that we’re a few months into 2025, I wanted to share a few updates on our campaign in NY-19. 🗳️ Flipping this seat wasn’t easy. This was the most expensive…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
April 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM

Supporting local farmers

Elon Musk is trying to renege on promises made to our farmers, and Josh is fighting back.   John, Elon Musk is trying to renege on promises made to our farmers, and Josh is fighting back. Across Upstate New York, over 150 farmers have contracts with the Department of Ag…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM

Another loss for Elon Musk

Elon Musk has been doing whatever he can to try to hijack our government and use his influence to sway our elections.   John, Elon Musk has been doing whatever he can to try to hijack our government and use his influence to sway our elections. He tried it last year when he fl…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Thank you for your support!

While it’s true that we don’t have an election this year, there are no off-years for a campaign like ours.   John, It’s Josh. I wanted to thank you for helping us reach our FEC filing goal earlier this week! While Republicans and their megadonors are already targeting this se…
  Cory Booker · [email protected]
April 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM

I spoke for over 25 hours straight on the Senate floor

This is a moment where we must all speak up.   John, it’s Cory. Yesterday, I stepped off the Senate floor after speaking for over 25 hours straight — because I cannot stand idly by while Donald Trump and Elon Musk completely disregard the rule of law, the Constitution, and the needs o…
  Josh · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 10:48 PM

John, I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately...

This is our campaign’s first big test since last year’s election, so we could really use your help right now to finish this quarter off strong.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve been emailing a lot lately, so I’ll get straight to the point. We’re only a few hours away from our first FE…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM

John, your $1 will go a long way.

I didn’t run for Congress to fight for unelected billionaires like Elon Musk, the wealthy, the powerful, or big corporations.   You may be receiving this email because of your support for Democrats in New York and across the country. We’re counting on supporters like you to join our team a…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM

We can’t miss this goal

If we miss our goal, our opponents will see it as a sign of weakness and double down on their efforts to defeat Josh.   John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. Our first FEC filing deadline of 2025 is tonight, and we still haven’t reached our goal. Early money plays a cr…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM

I’m fighting for you, not billionaires

I didn’t run for Congress to fight for corporate lobbyists or billionaires like Elon Musk; I ran to fight for Upstate New Yorkers.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to chip in just $1 to help keep me in Congress. But before I do, I’ll explain why. I didn’t run for Con…
  Team Riley · [email protected]
March 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM

National Republicans have vowed to unseat Josh

With your help, we flipped this seat from red to blue last year and elected Josh to Congress.   John, FIRST: With your help, we flipped this seat from red to blue last year and elected Josh to Congress. THEN: Since Josh was sworn in, he’s been fighting every day for Upstate N…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM

Bring it on.

This team has won a tough race in a challenging environment before, and with your help, I know we can do it again.   National Republicans have already listed me as one of their top targets in 2026, and to that I say: Bring it on. This team has won a tough race in a challeng…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Lowering your grocery bill

I’m doing everything I can to fight for you in Congress, but I’m already a top target for Republicans, so I need your help to hold this seat and keep fighting.   John, You sent me to Congress to make life more affordable, and I’m proud to introduce legislation that does just t…
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 10:21 PM

Josh Riley needs your help

I want to give you the latest. Republicans are crashing the economy in real time.   John, I want to give you the latest. Republicans are crashing the economy in real time. They plan to take a chainsaw to Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans’ benefits and our public…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
March 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM

What we know about the special election

Republicans have already started running ads attacking me, so this is a critical moment for our campaign.   John, it’s Blake Gendebien, the Democrat running to replace Elise Stefanik. Here’s what we know about the upcoming special election in NY-21: ➔ Elise Stefanik has already had he…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM

John, I can explain:

I’m sure you’ve been hearing from a lot of campaigns about the upcoming FEC filing deadline.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’m sure you’ve been hearing from a lot of campaigns about the upcoming FEC filing deadline. So, before I ask you to pitch in to help us reach our goal, I wanted …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM

a note for John:

After this deadline, we’ll have to publicly report how much we’ve raised, and folks on both sides of the aisle will be keeping a close eye on us to see if we have enough momentum to hold this seat.   CHIP IN     Paid for by Josh Riley for Congress Josh …
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
March 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM

Counting on your help

Right now, we’re just 1 week away from our first FEC filing deadline of the year, and we’re counting on your help to reach our $25,000 goal.   FEC QUARTERLY FILING DEADLINE GOAL: $25,000 DEADLINE: 1 WEEK AWAY SUPPORT JOSH John, it’s Jessie, Josh…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM

John, this is why I need your help again

I didn’t run for Congress to just be another number for a party and let them tell me how to think.   John, Last year, we ran in one of the most competitive and expensive districts in the entire country. In a challenging environment, our team defied the odds and flipped this s…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
March 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM

Josh is fighting for us in Congress

While Josh is fighting for us in Washington, he’s also counting on our grassroots team to have his back and help defend his seat.   John, Josh has been working hard in Congress to fight for Upstate New Yorkers! Since being sworn in, he’s already taken action to: ❌ Fight back …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM

Republicans are targeting NY-19

Democrats can’t take back the House if we don’t hold NY-19, and Republicans know it.   John, Well, it’s official: the NRCC released their list of top targets for 2026, and they’re coming for NY-19. Last year, our race was one of the most competitive in the entire country and …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM

I just talked to my team…

While this isn’t the update I wanted to share with you today, the good news is that we still have time to catch up before our FEC filing deadline at the end of the month.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’ll get straight to the point: I just talked to my team, and we didn’t reach our $1…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
March 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM

Where we’re at right now

I’ve been taking a closer look at where we’re at – and it looks like we’re not on track to reach our must-hit goal.   Hi John, it’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. At the end of this month, we face our first quarterly FEC filing deadline of the year. So, with the month almost…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
March 11, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Where things are at right now

Republicans know we can flip this seat and shrink Mike Johnson’s tiny majority, so they are keeping Stefanik in the House for as long as they can.   John, I’m sure you’ve heard already about the upcoming special election, but I wanted to share an update with you on where things are at …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Another tax break for billionaires

Last week, we heard about yet another tax break for billionaires paid for by people who need our help the most – working families, seniors, and veterans.   John, last week’s joint address was a reminder of exactly why I decided to run for Congress. Growing up, I saw how neighb…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
March 8, 2025 at 5:11 PM

What you need to know about NY-19

Josh is heading into this year as a top target, with Republicans vying to defeat him and take back this seat.   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 …
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
March 7, 2025 at 10:05 PM

We need to be ready for anything

We have a real shot at flipping this seat and chipping away at the razor-thin Republican House majority, but we need to make sure we’re ready for anything.   Hi John, it’s Blake Gendebien, the dairy farmer running to replace Elise Stefanik. Josh Riley said I could reach out and share a fe…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM

I’m a top target for Republicans

Democrats and Republicans both know this seat is key to a House majority, and Republicans are already getting their attacks ready to try to defeat me. We can’t let them win.   Hi John, it’s Josh Riley. I have some big news to share: Today, I was officially named a Frontliner b…
  Hakeem Jeffries · [email protected]
March 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM

Reaching out about Josh Riley:

Josh is fighting to build an economy from the bottom up and the middle out — not the top down. It is critical that we support Josh to put an end to corruption and chaos.   John, It’s Hakeem Jeffries. My colleague Rep. Josh Riley’s race in NY-19 has been named to the DCCC’s Frontline list…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 4, 2025 at 11:16 PM

It’s been a busy few weeks, but we’re just getting started

A lot has happened so far this year, so I wanted to take a moment to fill you in on what’s going on in Washington and how I’ve been getting to work in Congress to fight for you.   Hi John, it’s Josh. A lot has happened so far this year, so I wanted to take a moment to fill you…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 3, 2025 at 10:42 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, Thanks to grassroots supporters like you, we reached our February fundraising goal! While the next election se…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
March 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM

a reminder about tonight’s deadline

Flipping this seat last year wasn’t easy, and holding it will be even tougher, especially now that experts are calling us one of the most competitive races in the country again.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve already sent a few messages about our monthly deadline, but I wa…
  Jessie Koch · [email protected]
February 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM

The fights ahead won’t be easy

I know the next election seems far away right now, but to win in a competitive district, we have to start building a strong foundation early on to make sure we’re ready for anything.   John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. Our next monthly fundraising deadline is tonigh…
  Riley HQ · [email protected]
February 27, 2025 at 10:37 PM

Early investments are critical in a race like ours

Republicans (including a January 6th rioter) are already eyeing this seat.   John, we have good news and bad news. The good news is that Josh has been fighting for us in Congress, already filing bills to help Upstate New Yorkers and standing up to Elon Musk and DOGE. But the …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 26, 2025 at 10:47 PM

John, your support is still important to our team

I’m doing everything I can to fight back in Congress, but it’s made me a top target.   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, I wanted to share a few reasons why your …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM

I’m only asking for $1, and I’ll explain why.

I didn’t run for Congress to fight for unelected billionaires like Elon Musk, the wealthy, the powerful, or big corporations.   John, $1. That’s all I’m asking for today, and I’ll explain why. I didn’t run for Congress to fight for unelected billionaires like Elon Musk, the w…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
February 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM

What the experts are already saying about NY-19

If we can show strength early on, we can fend off potential challengers and keep Josh in Congress fighting for us.   Cook Political Report lists NY-19 as one of the most competitive races in 2026. KEEP NY-19 BLUE Last year, NY-19 was the most exp…
  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]
February 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Republicans are attacking me

If we win all three special elections this spring, we can flip the House and stop the GOP’s agenda.   John, I’ll get straight to the point: Republicans are up with attack ads right now because they know I’m a threat. Will you split a contribution between my campaign and Josh Riley to…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
February 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM

I’ve been working hard to deliver for Upstate New Yorkers

The last few weeks in Washington have been an absolute shit show. But despite all the chaos, I’ve been working hard to deliver for Upstate New Yorkers.   John, The last few weeks in Washington have been an absolute shit show. But despite all the chaos, I’ve been working hard t…