Representative in Congress District 19 in Statewide, New York

2026 Primary Election

• Josh Riley — Incumbent Representative in Congress in Ithaca, NY

  Josh Riley is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 19th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he defeated incumbent Marc Molinaro in 2024. Riley previously worked as a policy analyst at the U.S. Department of Labor and as counsel on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. A fifth-generation Upstate New Yorker, he earned his bachelor's degree from the College of William & Mary and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

• Peter Oberacker — New York State Senator in Schenevus, NY

  Peter Oberacker is a Republican New York State Senator representing the 51st district since 2021. Born in Merrick, NY, he graduated from SUNY Delhi and worked as a research chef and food scientist before helping launch the food ingredient firm FormTech Solutions. Prior to his election to the State Senate, Oberacker served as an Otsego County legislator and Maryland town supervisor. In October 2025, he announced his candidacy for New York's 19th Congressional District.

• Alexander Portelli — Candidate for Representative in Congress in Cherry Valley, NY

  Alexander Portelli is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps with career experience as a farmer, small business owner, and in real estate. Born in Albany, New York, he previously ran for mayor of the city in 2013. Portelli is currently running for the Republican nomination to represent New York's 19th Congressional District in the 2026 election, campaigning on policies including the abolition of the federal income tax for individuals and businesses earning under $1 million annually.