Josh Riley, a former labor and civil rights attorney, was elected to represent New York’s 19th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024. He focuses on expanding access to affordable healthcare, strengthening workers’ rights, and improving rural infrastructure. Riley authored legislation to lower prescription drug costs and serves on the House Committee on Agriculture, advocating for upstate farmers. He brings a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to serving his diverse district, working to bridge gaps between urban and rural communities.