Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM

No one elected Elon Musk

No one elected Elon Musk, so I sure as hell won’t stand by and let him hijack our government.   John, Unelected billionaires like Elon Musk have enough power in Washington. Since Trump has taken office, Elon Musk has gotten his hands on seniors’ Medicare payments. He tried to…

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  Jessie Koch · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 10:23 PM

Sharing a few updates

Your support can help scare off potential challengers and show folks that Josh is here to stay.   Hi John, it’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. Our next monthly deadline is just one week away! Before I ask you to contribute and help us reach our $25,000 goal, I wanted to shar…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM

I don’t care about the bromance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump

This is more than cable news clickbait — it’s people’s lives — and I’m working every day to set things right.   John, Over the weekend, I joined CNN to cut through the noise and discuss how I’m working to hold Elon Musk and DOGE accountable. I was asked to dissect Trump…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM

Our average contribution

Government should work for working people, not billionaires who flood our politics with dark money and their corrupting influence.   John, Did you know that our campaign relies on grassroots donations from folks like you? In fact, last month, our average contribution from ema…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM

My first bill

From day one, I promised you that I’d go to Congress and fight to lower prices. That’s exactly what I’m doing because working families – not big corporations – deserve a little more money in their pockets.   John, Families in Upstate New York are struggling to make ends meet. …

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  Riley HQ · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Getting back on track:

In 2024, we had to spend big to flip this seat and defend Josh from the GOP’s baseless attacks.   MID-QUARTER DONOR DRIVE GOAL: $10,000 DEADLINE: 2/15 SUPPORT JOSH John, we’re almost halfway through the first quarter of the year, and we’re falli…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM

I’m the presumptive Democratic nominee in NY-21

When Elise Stefanik resigns, a special election will be called, and we’ll have less than 90 days to campaign.   Hi John, it’s Blake Gendebien. I’m honored to be the presumptive Democratic nominee in the upcoming special election in NY-21. When Elise Stefanik resigns, a special electi…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 11, 2025 at 7:28 PM

John, let me make one thing clear

John, if you’ve been reading the news out of Washington and wondering what’s going on, I don’t blame you.   John, if you’ve been reading the news out of Washington and wondering what’s going on, I don’t blame you. From the OMB’s fundraising freeze (which was complete bullshit)…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM

I’m going to keep up the fight in Congress

If Elon Musk wants another tax cut, he can get in line behind people who actually work for a living in this country.   John, I knew it growing up, and I sure as hell know it now: for too long in this country, the deck has been stacked against working people, and it’s been stac…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 10:16 PM

This isn’t an off-year

2025 is considered an “off-year” by a lot of people… But that isn’t exactly the case for us.   John, 2025 is considered an “off-year” by a lot of people… But that isn’t exactly the case for us. In a district as competitive as ours, we can’t waste any time. Remember, this was …

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM

all hands on deck 🤝

Josh is ALREADY a top target heading into 2026, so we need all hands on deck to hold this seat.   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONTRIBUT…

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  Blake Gendebien · [email protected]

February 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM

I’m a dairy farmer, not a career politician

I know what it’s like to get up for work at 3:30 am, trudge through feet of snow to feed my herd, and make difficult decisions to keep my farm afloat while providing for my family and employees.   John, I’m not a career politician. I’m a dairy farmer. I know what it’s like to get up …

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 9:53 PM

No one who tried to overturn an election should be anywhere near our government

No one who assaulted the officers defending our nation’s Capitol and tried to overturn a free and fair election should be allowed to walk free, let alone anywhere near our government.   Can you believe this, John?! FIGHT BACK January 6, 2021, was one of the d…

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  Josh · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM

I know we’ve been emailing a lot this week

I know we’ve been emailing a lot this week, but I wanted to reach out one more time ahead of tonight’s deadline.   John, it’s Josh. I know we’ve been emailing a lot this week, but I wanted to reach out one more time ahead of tonight’s deadline. This is our first monthly deadline of the y…

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  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM

this wasn’t easy or cheap

Flipping this seat last year wasn’t easy (or cheap!), and holding it in 2026 will be even tougher.   John, It’s Jessie, Josh’s Finance Director. Our first monthly fundraising deadline is tonight, and we still haven’t reached our $25,000 goal. Flipping this seat last year was…

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  Josh Riley · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 10:15 PM

never have and never will

I got into politics to change things, so I’m doing it differently. From day one, I’ve run a completely grassroots campaign. I’ve never taken a penny of corporate PAC money, and I never will.   Here’s the deal, John: politicians line their pockets with cash from big corporate PA…

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  Team Riley · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM

tomorrow 📅

Republicans already have Josh in their sights, with a brand new challenger saying he’ll run just this week. We need to prepare for a real fight ahead.   John, FIRST: Because of grassroots supporters like you, we flipped NY-19 blue last year! THEN: Just this month, Josh was of…

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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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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, …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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