Peter Oberacker Wins NY-19 GOP Primary, Setting Up Nov. 3 Race Against Josh Riley
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Peter Oberacker Wins NY-19 GOP Primary, Setting Up Nov. 3 Race Against Josh Riley
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 24
Summary
Peter Oberacker, a New York state senator backed by Donald Trump, won Tuesday’s GOP primary and will face first-term Democratic Rep. Josh Riley in the Nov. 3 general election.
NY-19 is a key House battleground north of Manhattan, where Republicans are targeting a flip as they defend a narrow chamber majority despite the district’s Democratic lean.
Oberacker has served in the state Senate since 2021, built his campaign around agriculture and utility costs, and has raised just under $1 million, according to FEC records.
Riley won the seat narrowly in 2024, defeating Republican Marc Molinaro 51.1% to 48.8%, underscoring how competitive the district remains.