Pat Ryan (New York)

Pat Ryan

Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. House New York District 18

U.S. House New York District 18

Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor

Sean Maloney

Prior offices

U.S. House New York District 19

Successor: Marcus Molinaro

Predecessor: Antonio Delgado

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Kingston High School

Bachelor's

U.S. Military Academy at West Point, 2004

Graduate

Georgetown University, 2013

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Personal

Birthplace

Kingston, N.Y.

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Official website

Official Facebook

Official Twitter

Official YouTube

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

Campaign Twitter

Campaign Instagram

Personal Facebook

Personal LinkedIn

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Pat Ryan (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New York's 18th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Ryan (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent New York's 18th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Pat Ryan was born in Ulster County, New York, and lives in Gardiner, New York. Ryan graduated from Kingston High School in 2000. He served in the U.S. Army from 2004 to 2009. Ryan earned a B.S. in international politics from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 2004 and an M.A. in security studies from Georgetown University in 2013. Ryan's career experience includes owning a business. He served as the Ulster County Executive.

Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025. At the start of the session, Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Yea	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024   The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (310-118)
Nay	To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.   H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (227-201)
Nay	Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023   The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (217-215)
Yea	Denouncing the horrors of socialism.   H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (328-86)
Nay	Lower Energy Costs Act   The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (225-204)
Nay	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".   H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (219-200)
Yea	Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.   H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (229-197)
Yea	Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023   The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (314-117)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote   In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)
Yea	Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.   H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (216-210)
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)	Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote   In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required. Click here to read more.	Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)
Nay	Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.   H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (221-212)
Yea	Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.   H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (311-114)
Yea	The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023   The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 82) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on January 5, 2025, that reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who received other pensions from state or local governments. It also eliminated an offset that would reduce benefits for spouses and widows of individuals with government pensions. It also eliminated a provision that reduced benefits for an individual who received a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (327-75)
Nay	Secure the Border Act of 2023   The Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R. 2) was passed by the U.S. House on May 11, 2024. This bill would have introduced limits to asylum eligibility and required employers to use electronic verification of employee's legal eligibility to work. This bill required a simple majority vote.	Passed (219-213)
Nay	Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024   The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 (H.R. 4366) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 9, 2024, authorizing appropriations for various government departments for the fiscal year 2024. The bill required a majority vote to pass.	Passed (219-211)
Yea	Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024   The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (H.R. 7024) was a bill passed by the U.S. House on January 31, 2024, that would have modified the U.S. tax code, increasing how much money can be given back in credits and what is exempt. This bill required a 2/3rds majority vote to pass.	Passed (357-70)
Nay	Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025   The Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) was passed by the U.S. House on June 14, 2024. The bill would have modified defense spending in the fiscal year 2025. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (217-199)
Yea	Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023   The Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090) was passed by the U.S. House on May 1, 2024. This bill made it so the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights could have the authority to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism when investigating cases of discrimination. This bill required a simple majority vote to pass.	Passed (320-91)
Yea	FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024   The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R.3935) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on May 16, 2024, that reauthorized Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding until fiscal year 2028. The bill also made other modifications to address various department-related issues. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (387-26)
Nay	Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act   The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) was passed by the U.S. House on November 21, 2024. The bill would have postponed U.S. tax deadlines for citizens who were wrongfully detained abroad. This bill required a simple majority to pass.	Passed (219-214)
Nay	Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors.   H.Res.863, Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors, passed the U.S. House on February 13, 2024. The resolution impeached U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas (D) for high crimes and misdemeanors. The motion to impeach required a majority in the House and a 2/3rds vote in the Senate.	Passed (214-213)
Yea	Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025   H.R.9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, was passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 26, 2024, providing funding to federal agencies, including the Secret Service, and federal programs for the 2025 fiscal year. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.	Passed (341-82)

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

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Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023

The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023
Vote	Bill and description	Status
Yea	James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023   The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2023. The bill required a 2/3 majority in the House to suspend rules and pass the bill as amended.	Passed (350-80)
Yea	Respect for Marriage Act   The Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 13, 2022. The bill codified the recognition of marriages between individuals of the same sex and of different races, ethnicities, or national origins, and provided that the law would not impact religious liberty or conscience protections, or provide grounds to compel nonprofit religious organizations to recognize same-sex marriages. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (258-169)
Yea	Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023   The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 6833) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 30, 2022. It provided for some fiscal year 2023 appropriations, supplemental funds for Ukraine, and extended several other programs and authorities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.	Passed (230-201)
Yea	Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022   The Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act was a bill passed by the 117th Congress in the form of an amendment to a year-end omnibus funding bill that was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022. The bill changed the procedure for counting electoral votes outlined in the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Elements of the bill included specifying that the vice president's role at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes is ministerial, raising the objection threshold at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes to one-fifth of the members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, identifying governors as the single official responsible for submitting the certificate of ascertainment identifying that state’s electors, and providing for expedited judicial review of certain claims about states' certificates identifying their electors. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House. Click here to read more.	Passed (225-201)

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2023-2024

Ryan was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

• Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
• Highways and Transit
• Water Resources and Environment
• House Committee on Armed Services
• Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems
• Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems
• Tactical Air and Land Forces

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Elections

2026

See also: New York's 18th Congressional District election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House New York District 18

Incumbent Pat Ryan is running in the general election for U.S. House New York District 18 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Pat Ryan (D)

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Endorsements

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2024

See also: New York's 18th Congressional District election, 2024

New York's 18th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)

New York's 18th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 18

Incumbent Pat Ryan defeated Alison Esposito in the general election for U.S. House New York District 18 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pat Ryan (D / Working Families Party)	57.1	207,106
		Alison Esposito (R / Conservative Party)	42.8	155,129
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	274

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 362,509
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Pat Ryan advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 18.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Alexander Saulino (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Alison Esposito advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 18.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lovelynn Gwinn (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Alison Esposito advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 18.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Pat Ryan advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 18.

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2022

Special election

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District special election, 2022

General election

Special general election for U.S. House New York District 19

Pat Ryan defeated Marcus Molinaro in the special general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pat Ryan (D / Working Families Party)	51.4	67,996
		Marcus Molinaro (R / Conservative Party)	48.5	64,159
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	91

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Regular election

See also: New York's 18th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 18

Incumbent Pat Ryan defeated Colin Schmitt in the general election for U.S. House New York District 18 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pat Ryan (D / Working Families Party)	50.6	135,245
		Colin Schmitt (R / Conservative Party)	49.3	131,653
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	155

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 18

Incumbent Pat Ryan defeated Aisha Mills and Moses Mugulusi in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 18 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pat Ryan	83.8	30,093
		Aisha Mills	13.2	4,730
		Moses Mugulusi	2.8	993
		Other/Write-in votes	0.3	108

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Michael Berean (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Colin Schmitt advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 18.

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Colin Schmitt advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 18.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Pat Ryan advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 18.

2018

See also: New York's 19th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 19

Antonio Delgado defeated incumbent John Faso, Steven Greenfield, and Diane Neal in the general election for U.S. House New York District 19 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Antonio Delgado (D)	51.4	147,873
		John Faso (R)	46.2	132,873
		Steven Greenfield (G)	1.5	4,313
		Diane Neal (Independent)	1.0	2,835

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Victoria Alexander (L)
• Chad McEvoy (Women's Equality Party)
• Dal LaMagna (Independent)
• Luisa Parker (Independent)
• Bob Cohen (Working Families Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Antonio Delgado	22.1	8,576
		Pat Ryan	17.9	6,941
		Gareth Rhodes	17.8	6,890
		Brian Flynn	13.5	5,245
		Jeff Beals	12.9	4,991
		David Clegg	11.0	4,257
		Erin Collier	4.9	1,908

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Incumbent John Faso advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		John Faso

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Green primary election

Green primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Steven Greenfield advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Steven Greenfield

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Working Families Party primary election

Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19

Bob Cohen advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 19 on June 26, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Bob Cohen

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Campaign themes

2026

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2018

“	REVITALIZING OUR ECONOMY There is no question that we need to breathe new life into our local economy to help working families struggling across the district, and Rep. Faso has done nothing to move us forward. We must arm workers with the tools they need to compete for good jobs in a changing economy. When I launched my business, focused on delivering better technology to our troops overseas, we started a training program to prepare veterans to succeed in the tech field. With more skills-based training programs like this, we can develop the talent necessary to attract more businesses to the district. We need to invest in our infrastructure now to improve our roads and bridges, expand rail, and increase rural broadband access. These improvements not only improve quality of life, but also create immediate jobs right here in the district. As a small business owner, I’ve seen how regulatory burdens can make it even tougher to survive in competition with big corporations. 97% of businesses in the district are small businesses, and we must empower them to grow by reducing regulatory burdens and improving access to capital. I’m focused on supporting small businesses, labor unions, and workers; not big corporations. When I started my company, we made it a priority to provide paid family leave and compensate our workers fairly. Ensuring women receive equal pay for equal work is central to a family’s ability to make ends meet. Rep. Faso repeatedly voted against equal pay legislation in the New York State Assembly, and we cannot tolerate such a conscious choice to allow for discrimination. We must also support working families by expanding paid family leave so that families don’t have to choose between earning a living and caring for their children. HEALTHCARE A good healthcare system is central to a strong community: It keeps families healthy, provides quality jobs, and allows each of us to achieve economic security. President Trump and Rep. Faso’s plan would take healthcare away from thousands of families in the district, end protections for those with preexisting conditions, and drive up premiums. Faso’s plan would also specifically target those who access reproductive health and primary care services at Planned Parenthood centers – often the only provider for women in rural areas. This policy is illogical, and it’s inexcusable. I’m dedicated to finding a solution that provides affordable, quality healthcare for everyone. To me this isn’t a political issue; it’s the right thing to do. And, I know it will make our community stronger and more resilient. To do this, we must fight not only for universal insurance coverage, but also to ensure that people have access to those covered services, a growing issue in rural communities. If Faso had his way, thirteen hospitals in our district would lose millions in funding necessary to keep families healthy. Tens of thousands of good, stable healthcare jobs would be at risk. I will fight for programs that support our rural hospitals and explore innovative approaches to address workforce shortages in underserved areas. The health of our community is at risk. I’ll fight tirelessly to protect the health and economic security of every individual in this district. EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT My mom was a Kingston Public Schools teacher for 30 years, and she taught me the link between quality education and a thriving community. The better the schools, the stronger the local economy. The stronger the local economy, the more opportunity young adults will have to remain in the area and raise their own children. Every child deserves a world-class education, and I’ll fight to make that a reality by ensuring our schools have the funding they need and that our teachers have the support they need. We should also recognize that there are multiple pathways to building a future. Mine was to go to West Point and serve in the Army. Some may choose to attend a traditional four-year college, while others may choose to learn a trade through a job-training program. After I returned from Iraq, I started a job-training program for veterans to learn the skills they needed to be competitive in the tech industry. We need more programs like this, that partner with private industry, to ready our workforce for the changing global economy. No matter what type of higher education you pursue, we cannot allow costs to be as burdensome as they’ve become. Rep. Faso recently voted to strip $3.3 billion in Pell Grants, making college even further out of reach. By taking actions like protecting funding for Pell Grants and expanding loan forgiveness programs for those who serve their communities, we can make higher education an option for everyone. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT I grew up hiking the Catskills and running the Hurley Rail Trail, and I want to ensure my family has the same opportunities I had to enjoy the district’s natural beauty. We rely on our environment not only to provide clean air and clean water for our kids, but also to sustain tourism – generating good jobs and allowing small businesses to succeed. When Rep. Faso voted to overturn the Stream Protection Rule, allowing coal companies to pollute our waterways, he voted against the interests of his constituents and endangered our natural resources. We need a representative who will fight for us, not for big coal. We should embrace clean energy solutions to both reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and create good jobs in the district. This is the first step to combatting the increasing threats of climate change. As a player on the global stage, America must be a leader on protecting the world we leave behind for our children. Our planned exit from the Paris Climate Accords is a betrayal of future generations, and we must elect a representative who will fight for bold and practical climate solutions. COMBATING THE OPIOID CRISIS The opioid epidemic is the most urgent public health crisis facing our district. I’m committed to working with those on the front lines to halt this epidemic that is tearing apart families and destroying lives. During a visit to Columbia County, I met a police chief who has made significant strides in making his community safer. He opened up his department so that it served as a safe space for individuals with addiction to start on a path to recovery and dedicated officers specially trained to combat the issue. We should look to leaders like him for examples of ways we can help the growing number struggling with addiction and crack down on suppliers to get these destructive substances off our streets. KEEPING AMERICA SAFE AND SECURE From North Korea to Afghanistan to ISIS, we are facing complex challenges across the globe – and we need a steady hand to steer the ship. But President Trump’s dangerous, impulsive rhetoric is putting the lives of our troops and countless civilians around the world at risk. He is undercutting our alliances and aggravating rogue states. And at every turn, John Faso has been silent about Trump’s warmongering – an unforgivable failure. War must always be the absolute last resort. I’ve been on the receiving end of the decision to go to war, and there’s nothing I take more seriously. We need members in Congress who can speak with experience and authority on matters of national security – issues that have been the primary focus of my career. We must pursue diplomacy and economic sanctions before resorting to war. As the most wealthy and powerful nation in the world, America has a responsibility to make our world more peaceful.	”
—Pat Ryan for Congress

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Pat Ryan campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House New York District 18	Candidacy Declared general	$1,244,451	$246,672
2024*	U.S. House New York District 18	Won general	$8,143,126	$8,011,645
2022	U.S. House New York District 18	Won general	$4,769,522	$4,734,128
2022	U.S. House New York District 19	Won general	$1,608,965	$1,292,443
2018	U.S. House New York District 19	Lost primary	$1,740,413	$1,735,459
Grand total			$17,506,476	$16,020,347
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Notable endorsements

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Notable candidate endorsements by Pat Ryan

Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Kamala D. Harris  source  (D, Working Families Party)	President of the United States (2024)	Primary	Lost General
Josh Riley  source  (D, Working Families Party)	U.S. House New York District 19 (2024)	Primary	Won General
David Trone  source  (D)	U.S. Senate Maryland (2024)	Primary	Lost Primary

Noteworthy events

Said President Joe Biden (D) should withdraw as 2024 Democratic presidential nominee

See also: Democratic Party officials on Joe Biden's 2024 presidential election campaign

On July 10, 2024, U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) said President Joe Biden (D) should withdraw from the 2024 Democratic presidential race ahead of the Democratic National Convention on August 19-22, 2024.

Ryan said, "I’d be doing a grave disservice if I said he was the best candidate to serve this fall. [...] For the good of our country, for my two young kids, I’m asking Joe Biden to step aside in the upcoming election and deliver on the promise to be a bridge to a new generation of leaders."

Following the first 2024 presidential debate, Democratic elected officials commented publicly on President Joe Biden's (D) debate performance and his presidential candidacy. On July 2, 2024, U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) became the first Democratic federal elected official to call on Biden to withdraw from the race in the wake of the debate.

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Preceded by Sean Maloney (D)	U.S. House New York District 18 2023-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Antonio Delgado (D)	U.S. House New York District 19 2022-2023	Succeeded by Marcus Molinaro (R)

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