Josh Riley
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Josh Riley (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New York's 19th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Riley (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 19th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Josh Riley received a bachelor's degree in government and economics from the College of William and Mary in 2003 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 2007. His career experience includes working as a staff assistant to former Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y.), a policy analyst at the U.S. Department of Labor, a clerk on the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, and a general counsel to former Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Riley worked for the law firms Boies, Schiller & Flexner and Jenner & Block LLP.[1][2]
Elections
2026
See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House New York District 19
Incumbent Josh Riley is running in the general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on November 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024
New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 19
Josh Riley defeated incumbent Marcus Molinaro in the general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Riley (D / Working Families Party) | 51.1 | 192,647 |
 | Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party) | 48.8 | 184,290 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 406 | ||
| Total votes: 377,343 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Josh Riley advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Casey Groves (D)
- Dan Buttermann (D)
- John Cerullo (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Josh Riley advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Endorsements
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Riley received the following endorsements.
- U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D)
- U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D)
- U.S. Rep. Joseph Morelle (D)
- U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan (D)
- U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D)
2022
See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House New York District 19
Marcus Molinaro defeated Josh Riley in the general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party) | 50.8 | 146,004 |
| Josh Riley (D / Working Families Party) | 49.2 | 141,509 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 105 | ||
| Total votes: 287,618 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19
Josh Riley defeated Jamie Cheney in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Josh Riley | 62.3 | 31,193 |
 | Jamie Cheney | 37.2 | 18,625 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 229 | ||
| Total votes: 50,047 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Osun Zotique (D)
- Antonio Delgado (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Kyle Van De Water (R)
- Brandon Buccola (R)
Conservative Party primary election
The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Marcus Molinaro advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Working Families Party primary election
The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Josh Riley advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Antonio Delgado (Working Families Party)
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign ads
| August 2, 2024 |
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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Candidate U.S. House New York District 19 |
Officeholder U.S. House New York District 19 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Marcus Molinaro (R) |
U.S. House New York District 19 2025-Present |
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