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New York · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 18

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Pat Ryan Democratic, Working Families · Incumbent Incumbent Democratic U.S. Representative for NY-18, Army veteran, and former Ulster County Executive seeking reelection in 2026 Full profile → Jackie Mary Auringer Republican, Conservative Republican-Conservative challenger Jackie Mary Auringer is running against incumbent Rep. Pat Ryan in New York's 18th Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssuePat Ryan
Democratic, Working Families
Jackie Mary Auringer
Republican, Conservative
Economy & jobsSupports lowering grocery prices and holding corporations accountable Supports lower taxes, less spending, and small business growth
HousingSupports increasing housing supply and cracking down on private equity Supports building more housing to address affordability
Health careSupports expanding affordable coverage and lowering drug costs Supports reducing healthcare costs and expanding mental health access
ImmigrationOpposes ICE detention facilities and mass enforcement without due process Supports legal immigration with enforcement focused on criminal offenders
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports abortion rights and reproductive freedom no sourced position
EducationSupports childcare affordability and access for working families Supports career and technical education pathways
Climate & energySupports clean energy transition; calls climate change greatest threat Supports all-of-the-above energy strategy; opposes agency climate mandates
Crime & public safetySupports increased funding for local police departments Prioritizes protecting rights and public safety of local residents
Taxes & budgetSupports eliminating the federal SALT deduction cap Supports lower taxes and less wasteful federal spending
GunsSupports assault-weapons ban, red-flag laws, universal background checks no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights protections and opposes executive limits on mail-in voting Supports voter ID with access safeguards and election transparency
Foreign policy & defenseOpposes unauthorized U.S. war in Iran; supports two-state solution on Israel America First; supports NATO burden-sharing; skeptical of ICC

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