Josh Riley
U.S. Representative from NY, District 19
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Josh Riley is a Democrat representing New York's 19th District since 2024, an attorney elected in 2024 after defeating Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro in a rematch.
Joshua Riley, U.S. Representative for New York's 19th Congressional District, is a Democrat elected in 2024 after defeating Republican incumbent Marc Molinaro in a rematch of their 2022 race. A Binghamton University and New York University School of Law graduate, Riley served as senior counsel to Senator Al Franken and later worked as a private practice attorney specializing in antitrust and consumer protection law. He represents a sprawling upstate district covering the Southern Tier, Catskills, and Hudson Valley portions, supporting rural economic development, broadband expansion, and dairy farming interests. Riley's focus on antitrust policy and consumer protection reflects his legal background, while his attention to rural issues addresses the district's economic challenges and infrastructure needs, including advocacy for fair agricultural practices.