Josh Riley

Unofficial results show Riley leading Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro by fewer than 4,000 votes. Riley declared victory during a speech in Ithaca Tuesday night. Molinaro did not concede, arguing there are still absentee and affidavit ballots to be counted.

New York’s 19th Congressional District is one of the most expensive and competitive races in the country. The Republican incumbent, Rep. Marc Molinaro, is seeking a second term.

New York’s 19th Congressional District is one of the most expensive and competitive races in the country. It is a rematch between the Republican incumbent, Rep. Marc Molinaro, who is seeking a second term, and his Democratic challenger, Josh Riley.

Sparks were flying Thursday evening in a debate between the candidates running for New York’s 19th Congressional District.

Republican Marc Molinaro narrowly defeated Democrat Josh Riley in the battleground 19th Congressional District race Tuesday.

Candidates in the 19th Congressional District continue to make their pitch to voters, closing out what will likely be one of the closest races in the country this year.