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 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM

re: the NRCC

I came to Congress to fight for Upstate New Yorkers, not the billionaires and special interests.   John, the attacks have already started. Just a couple of months after I was sworn in, the NRCC put me on their list of vulnerable Democrats to target. Now, they’re already …
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
June 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM

They’re already starting their attacks 🚨

NY-19 is forecasted to be one of the most competitive races in the country next year, and Republicans are already starting their attacks.   Did you see this, John? FIGHT BACK NY-19 is forecasted to be one of the most competitive races in the country next ye…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
June 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Our next test

I know it feels like the next election is far away, but this is exactly when we have to start preparing for the fights ahead.   John, Thank you for your continued support! I know it feels like the next election is far away, but this is exactly when we have to start preparing …
  Josh · [email protected]
May 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM

a few hours away

We’re laying the groundwork to hold this seat next November, but we need all the help we can get to set ourselves up for success.   Hi John, it’s Josh. Our next fundraising deadline is a few hours away, but we still haven’t reached our $20,000 goal yet. Because of grassroots support, we …
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
May 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM

This is one of the closest House majorities

The NRCC started running ads attacking Josh and spreading lies about his record.   John, FIRST: The NRCC put Josh on their list of top targets. THEN: They started running ads attacking Josh and spreading lies about his record. NOW: They just started running even more ads att…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 30, 2025 at 9:25 PM

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

Donald Trump and House Republicans are pushing policies that slash Medicaid and SNAP just to give more tax cuts to the wealthy, and it’s unacceptable.   John, $1. That’s all I’m asking you to chip in today, and I’ll explain why. I ran for Congress to make life easier and more…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 29, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Two things

If we want to take back the House next year, we need to retain toss-up seats like mine to strengthen our chances.   Hi John, it’s Josh. Here are two things you should know about our race right now: 1️⃣ We’re a top target, with National Republicans already running ads attackin…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM

We need to start laying the groundwork now

They’re putting us in a tough spot right now, so we need to make sure we have enough support to fight back and defend this seat.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to consider making a monthly contribution to maximize your support for our grassroots campaign. But before…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
May 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Fighting back:

Josh has been fighting back, but Republicans have already named him a top target, so we need your support to defend his seat and help take back the House in 2026.   John, House Republicans passed their tax bill, which includes: ❌ Cuts to Medicaid, which could lead to millions…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM

This isn’t the time to slow down

I know it’s a long weekend and you’re busy, so I’ll get straight to the point. I just talked to my team, and our fundraising is down right now.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I know it’s a long weekend and you’re busy, so I’ll get straight to the point. I just talked to my team, and ou…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 23, 2025 at 9:06 PM

This plan is a disaster

Not only does it slash funding for Medicaid and SNAP, it also hurts local farmers in Upstate New York and takes away food from working families – just to give more tax cuts to billionaires.   John, House Republicans voted to pass a disastrous budget plan yesterday. Not …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
May 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Josh is fighting for Upstate New Yorkers in Congress:

Republicans are already targeting Josh, so we need your help to fight back and keep NY-19 blue.   If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. CONTRIBUTE $5 CONTRIBUTE $10 CONT…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM

I know I’ve probably said this a hundred times

While our opponents were taking big checks from corporate PACs and voting how they wanted, we ran a grassroots campaign that focused on Upstate New Yorkers, not the special interests.   John, I know I’ve probably said it a hundred times at this point, but our campaign is compl…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM

John, this won’t take up too much of your time...

Earlier this year, the NRCC named me as one of their top targets, and just a few weeks later, Republicans started running ads attacking me.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’m sorry to bother you on a Saturday, but this is important. Earlier this year, the NRCC named me as one of their…
  Josh Riley HQ · [email protected]
May 16, 2025 at 10:31 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: MIDNIGHT SUPPORT JOSH John, we’re almost halfway through the next fundraising quarter, and we’re fa…
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
May 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM

What we already know about NY-19

This is shaping up to be one of the most competitive races in the country in 2026.   John, Here’s what we already know about NY-19: 💰 NY-19 was one of the most expensive House races in the entire country last year. 🎯 National Republicans just listed Josh as one of their top …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM

another tough fight

In 2024, we won one of the most competitive and expensive House races in the entire country – and we did it without taking a single cent from corporate PACs.   John, In 2024, we won one of the most competitive and expensive House races in the entire country – and we did it wit…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM

Taking a moment to explain…

I’m sure you’ve been hearing from a lot of campaigns lately – including ours – so I wanted to take a moment to explain why folks are already fundraising.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’m sure you’ve been hearing from a lot of campaigns lately – including ours – so I wanted to take a …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM

I’m one of their targets

The New York Post is reporting that “a pro-Trump group is running ads in 10 swing House Democratic districts across the US” – and I’m one of their targets.   John, I’ve only been in Congress for a few months, and the attacks have already started. Last month, the NRCC started …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
May 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM

Trump is targeting ActBlue

We need to fight back, fast. If we don’t show our strength now, they’ll only double down.   FIGHT BACK President Trump issued an order targeting ActBlue – the fundraising platform used by our campaign and Democrats across the country. Let’s call this what it is: a clear at…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 6, 2025 at 10:05 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 …
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM

Their first 100 days

While they might be fine with taking lunch money from kids and income from farmers to give tax cuts to billionaires, I’m not.   John, In just the first 100 days of his second administration, President Trump, Elon Musk, and House Republicans have attacked Social Security, Medica…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
May 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM

This isn’t ideal, but we still have time to catch up

I’ve been doing everything I can to fight for Upstate New Yorkers in Congress, but I’m already a top target for Republicans.   John, This isn’t the update I wanted to share with you today, but I just talked to my team, and we didn’t reach our $25,000 fundraising goal. While t…
  Josh · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 10:56 PM

We can’t let them win and stop our progress

I’ve only been in Congress for a few months, but Republicans have already named me a top target — and now they’re running ads attacking me.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’ve only been in Congress for a few months, but Republicans have already named me a top target — and now they’re running ads …
  JoshRileyForCongress.com · [email protected]
April 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Republicans are feeling emboldened

Just weeks after listing Josh as one of their top targets, House Republicans announced they’re raising record amounts of money.   We have bad news, John. FIGHT BACK Just weeks after listing Josh as one of their top targets, House Republicans announced they’re…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 29, 2025 at 10:33 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]
April 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM

John, will you chip in $1 to my re-election campaign?

Our campaign is completely grassroots, so we’re relying on small-dollar donations to help us get ready for our next fight.   John, In a moment, I’m going to ask you to chip in just $1 to my re-election campaign ahead of our next monthly deadline. But before I do, I wanted to e…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM

I’m already a top target.

While House Republicans, Elon Musk, and the Trump administration double down on their far-right agenda to pad the pockets of their billionaire backers while leaving working families behind, I’ve been working hard in Washington to deliver results for Upstate New Yorkers.   John,…
  Josh Riley · [email protected]
April 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM

John, this won’t take up too much of your time

Last month, the NRCC named me as one of their top targets, and just a few weeks later, Republicans started running ads attacking me.   Hi John, it’s Josh. I’m sorry to bother you on a Saturday, but this is important. Last month, the NRCC named me as one of their top targets, …
  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…