U.S. Rep. Josh Riley Seeks Re-election in 2026, Emphasizing Affordability and Rural Transportation
U.S. Representative Josh Riley, a Democrat from Ithaca, is campaigning for re-election in the 2026 race for New York's 19th Congressional District. He will run on both the Democratic and Working Families lines. Riley, who was first elected to Congress in 2024 after defeating Molinaro, is now facing GOP state Senator Peter Oberacker. A key focus of Riley's campaign is addressing affordability, with a commitment to lowering costs for residents. He has stated his intention to continue working to improve upstate New York by ensuring livable incomes, affordable healthcare and housing, and a promising future for young people. Riley has also highlighted his efforts to combat utility monopolies, including taking legal action against rate hikes and proposing legislation to eliminate utility bill taxes, ban foreign ownership of utilities, and link executive pay to affordability rather than profitability. Additionally, Riley has emphasized his support for farming, noting his vote for the bipartisan Farm Bill which in...
