Jackie
Mary Auringer
Republican-Conservative challenger Jackie Mary Auringer is running against incumbent Rep. Pat Ryan in New York's 18th Congressional District.
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Background
Jackie Mary Auringer is a Republican-Conservative candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 18th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan in the November 2026 general election. 2315
Auringer was born and raised in Ulster County and grew up in Kingston, New York. She earned a marketing degree from the Lutgert College of Business and has worked in her family's construction business as a project manager and managerial accountant, as well as in marketing and branding. 3
She has no prior elected office. Her campaign biography describes involvement in charitable, civic, and community efforts, as well as voter outreach and grassroots organizing prior to her congressional run. 3 New York's 2026 primary certification confirmed she appeared on both the Republican and Conservative ballot lines. 11
At a glance
- Party
- Republican, Conservative
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 18, New York
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Project manager and managerial accountant, family construction business; marketing and branding professional
- Website
- winwithjackie.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 16debateDaily Freeman-hosted Zoom debate between Auringer and Ryan scheduled for Oct. 16
The Daily Freeman announced it would host a Zoom debate between Auringer and Ryan on October 16, 2026. As of October 12, the debate had not yet taken place.
Election 2026: Ryan, Auringer square off in 18th ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9endorsementAuringer receives endorsements from Conservative Party NY, Maggie's List, Langworthy, Lawler, Malliotakis and Log Cabin Republicans PAC
An iVoterGuide candidate profile updated October 9–12 listed endorsements for Auringer from the Conservative Party of New York State, Maggie's List, Rep. Nick Langworthy, Rep. Mike Lawler, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, and the Log Cabin Republicans PAC. Dates for individual endorsements were not provided.
Jackie Mary Auringer - iVoterGuide · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 3newsDaily Freeman profiles Auringer; she cites affordability, energy and workforce training as top priorities
The Daily Freeman reported that Auringer, a Kingston political newcomer working in her family's construction business, prioritized lower taxes, reduced federal spending, Medicaid fraud prevention, an all-of-the-above energy approach, and skilled trades education.
Election 2026: Ryan, Auringer square off in 18th ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30filingAuringer files request for D.C. schools to investigate Ryan's residency for school enrollment
Auringer asked D.C. education officials to investigate whether Ryan or a household member claimed D.C. residency for public-school enrollment, citing campaign evidence that at least one of Ryan's children attended a D.C. public school in 2024. No official finding has been made.
Auringer Files for D.C. Public Schools to Conduct Residency ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsAuringer calls on Ryan to release travel and lodging records tied to $60,000+ in reimbursements
Auringer publicly called on Rep. Ryan to release his travel and lodging records after reporting that he had received more than $60,000 in taxpayer reimbursements since 2023.
Auringer Calls on Ryan to Release Travel and Lodging Records After More Than $60,000 in Taxpayer Reimbursements · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22filingAuringer files ethics complaint questioning Ryan's D.C. residency and lodging reimbursements
Auringer filed an ethics complaint alleging Ryan's primary residence was in Washington, D.C., rather than the Hudson Valley, and questioning whether he was eligible for more than $60,000 in congressional lodging reimbursements since 2023. Ryan denied the allegations.
U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan faces ethics complaint regarding his D.C. residence · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsAuringer launches 'Pat Ryan Failure Tour,' targeting Ryan's solar panel promise
Auringer's campaign began a multi-day 'Pat Ryan Failure Tour,' with Day 1 focusing on Ryan's alleged failure to deliver on a million-solar-panel promise, accusing him of leaving taxpayers with the bill.
Day 1: Pat Ryan Failure Tour — Ryan Failed on His Million-Panel Promise, Just Like Albany Failed on Its Own. You're Left Paying the Bill. · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsAuringer criticizes Ryan's handling of Iran war, cites cost to taxpayers and gas prices
In comments reported by Courier, Auringer said she had serious reservations about the Iran war, noting it had cost lives, taxpayer money, and driven up gas prices, while suggesting its end could help stabilize energy markets.
Rep. Pat Ryan: Trump betrayed NY-18 voters with Iran war · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18pollPrediction market puts Auringer's reelection chances at 8% vs. Ryan's 92%
A City & State prediction market in mid-September estimated Ryan's reelection chances at 92% and Auringer's at 8%. This is a prediction-market estimate, not a public opinion poll.
Rep. Pat Ryan: Trump betrayed NY-18 voters with Iran war · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 25newsAuringer calls for voter-ID rules and ban on congressional stock trading
A candidate-information summary reported Auringer's support for voter-ID requirements, protecting legitimate mail voting, clear election rules before ballots are printed, and barring members of Congress from trading individual stocks.
Jackie Auringer (R) – NY-18 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingAuringer reports $89,698 in total receipts and $61,255 cash on hand for Q2 2026
FEC filings for April 1–June 30, 2026 showed Auringer's committee had $89,698.05 in total receipts and $61,255.39 cash on hand, compared to Ryan's $4.7 million raised and $3.1 million on hand over the same period.
Jackie Auringer (R) – NY-18 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Apr 1newsAuringer launches campaign for NY-18 congressional seat
Jackie Mary Auringer launched her campaign in April 2026 to challenge Democratic incumbent Pat Ryan in New York's 18th Congressional District, running on the Republican and Conservative lines.
Election 2026: Ryan, Auringer square off in 18th ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- New York State Federated Republican Women organizationListed on VOTE411 candidate profile; date not established in the sources reviewed. onyourballot.vote411.org
- Maggie's List organizationA political action committee supporting conservative women candidates. Date of endorsement not stated on the organization's candidate listing. maggieslist.org
- George Pataki, former New York governor officialReported on Auringer campaign press page. winwithjackie.com · Oct 5, 2026
- Claudia Tenney, U.S. Representative officialAnnounced by Auringer campaign. winwithjackie.com · Aug 26, 2026
- Nick Langworthy, U.S. Representative officialReported on Auringer campaign press page. winwithjackie.com · Jul 7, 2026
- Kevin Roberts, Ulster County minority leader officialReported on Auringer campaign press page. winwithjackie.com · Jun 24, 2026
- Ed Cox, chair of the New York Republican State Committee officialStated in New York Republican State Committee statement. nygop.org · Jun 16, 2026
- Karl Brabenec, New York assemblyman officialReported on Auringer campaign press page. winwithjackie.com · Jun 16, 2026
- New York Republican Party organizationAnnounced via NY Republican State Committee statement on June 16; reported by The River Reporter on June 24. These dates refer to different coverage of the same endorsement. nygop.org · Jun 16, 2026
- Nicole Malliotakis, U.S. Representative officialReported on Auringer campaign press page. winwithjackie.com · Jun 16, 2026
- Nan Hayworth, former U.S. Representative officialReported on Auringer campaign press page. winwithjackie.com · Jun 10, 2026
- Conservative Party of New York State organizationEndorsement announced by chair Jerry Kassar; reported on Auringer campaign press page. winwithjackie.com · Jun 9, 2026
- Mike Lawler, U.S. Representative officialReported on Auringer campaign press page; also reported June 12. winwithjackie.com · Jun 8, 2026
- Log Cabin Republicans PAC organizationIncluded in the PAC's third-round endorsement announcement on May 26, 2026; Auringer campaign announced it June 2, 2026. logcabin.org · May 26, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $90K
- Spent
- $28K
- Cash on hand
- $61K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NY18252(opens in a new tab)
Sources 17
- [1] Jackie Mary Auringer - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Jackie Auringer (R) – NY-18 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] Jackie Auringer for Congress | Affordability. Accountability(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Press | Jackie Auringer for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] New York Congressional District 18 - VOTE411.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [6] Election 2026: Ryan, Auringer square off in 18th ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [7] Auringer Files for D.C. Public Schools to Conduct Residency ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [8] Auringer Calls on Ryan to Release Travel and Lodging Records After More Than $60,000 in Taxpayer Reimbursements(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [9] U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan faces ethics complaint regarding his D.C. residence(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [10] Day 1: Pat Ryan Failure Tour — Ryan Failed on His Million-Panel Promise, Just Like Albany Failed on Its Own. You're Left Paying the Bill.(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [11] Rep. Pat Ryan: Trump betrayed NY-18 voters with Iran war(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [12] Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Endorses Jackie Auringer for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
- [13] Statement from Jackie Auringer on the Hudson Valley Affordability Crisis(opens in a new tab) Aug 11, 2026
- [14] Election 2026: On immigration, Auringer says focus should be on ‘criminal illegals'(opens in a new tab) Jul 11, 2026
- [15] Statement from NYGOP Chair Ed Cox Endorsing Jackie Auringer for Congress - New York Republican State Committee(opens in a new tab) Jun 16, 2026
- [16] Log Cabin Republicans PAC Announces Third Round of Endorsements - Log Cabin Republicans(opens in a new tab) May 26, 2026
- [17] Candidates - Maggie's List(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2025