Josh Riley — U.S. Representative for NY-19
Josh Riley is a Democrat Representative representing New York (district 19), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | New York |
| District | NY-19 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1981-01-21 |
| Bioguide ID | R000622 |
Election & Term History
Josh Riley has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-19 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Josh Riley has cast 541 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Josh Riley is more conservative than 96% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.201 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 96% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 541 |
| Votes with own party | 91.8% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 12 of 643 (1.9%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Josh Riley in?
Josh Riley is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for NY-19.
How long has Josh Riley served in Congress?
Josh Riley's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Josh Riley's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Josh Riley is more conservative than 96% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 541 recorded votes.
How often does Josh Riley vote with their own party?
Josh Riley has voted with the majority of their own party on 91.8% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 12 of 643 recorded votes (1.9%).