Trump-backed Republican wins New York primary for key House race

6/27/2026

New York 19th District race: Peter Oberacker wins GOP nomination to challenge Josh Riley See how this competitive House seat could shape the fight for the majority

New York state Sen. Peter Oberacker won the Republican nomination on Tuesday to challenge Rep. Josh Riley in New York’s 19th Congressional District, a seat Republicans view as competitive in their bid to hold the House majority. Oberacker, who has served in the state Senate since 2021, has emphasized his background in agriculture, local government, and emergency services. His campaign has focused on energy costs, taxes, regulation, border security, and support for law enforcement and veterans. Trump endorsed Oberacker earlier this year, and the nominee will now face Riley in the general election on Nov. 3. Riley won his first term in 2024 by a narrow margin, making the district one of the more closely watched races in New York this cycle.