New York\u2019s 19th Congressional District, which encompasses an area north of Manhattan, is one of many competitive seats Republicans hope to flip<\/a> as they look to maintain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, where they hold a narrow majority.<\/p>\n Despite a historically Democratic bent, Republicans last won the district in 2022.<\/p>\n Oberacker, who has a background in food business, has served as a New York state senator since 2021. In his campaign, he has pitched himself as a pragmatic public servant with a diverse resume.<\/p>\n VULNERABLE HOUSE DEM FACING HEAT FOR ‘DODGING’ QUESTIONS ABOUT SOCIALIST MAMDANI’S RISE<\/a><\/p>\n Peter Oberacker stands in front of a tractor. (Peter Oberacker for Congress)<\/p>\n “They say there are two things you should never see being made: laws and sausage. Well, I know both. Service has always called me. As a volunteer firefighter and EMT and as a town supervisor and county legislator,” Oberacker said in a campaign video.<\/a><\/p>\n Oberacker received President Donald Trump<\/a>\u2019s endorsement earlier this year.<\/p>\n “As your next Congressman, he will fight tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes<\/a> and Regulations, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our Brave Military\/Veterans, Advance Election Integrity and Protect our always-under-siege Second Amendment,” Trump wrote.<\/p>\n INSIDE THE REPUBLICAN VICTORIES IN SUBURBAN NEW YORK: ‘FED UP WITH ONE PARTY DEMOCRATIC RULE’<\/a><\/p>\n The administration’s memorandum of understanding with Tehran has exposed a divide among Republicans over what constitutes victory after the military campaign against Iran. (Anna Moneymaker\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Most of Oberacker\u2019s work in the state Senate<\/a> has focused on rural agriculture, farms and ratepayer energy costs. In the past, Oberacker has introduced bills that looked to ban retroactive bills for businesses and a ban on using taxpayer funds to cover corporate losses. He has also spearheaded calls to investigate climbing utility prices.<\/p>\n “Results matter. That\u2019s why I have introduced several bills as a part of my utility ratepayer bill of rights. This legislation<\/a> requires transparency and accountability from the utilities and gives power back to people \u2014 where it belongs,” Oberacker wrote in a recent post to Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n He has raised just shy of a million dollars, according to Federal Election Commission records.<\/a><\/p>\n DEMOCRAT REP JOSH RILEY BLASTED AS \u2018HYPOCRITE\u2019 OVER TIES TO ENERGY FIRM HE CRITICIZES ON CAMPAIGN TRAIL<\/a><\/p>\n Rep. Josh Riley, D-N.Y., walks toward the U.S. Capitol building. (Getty Images)<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP<\/a><\/p>\n Having cleared the primary, Oberacker now heads to the general election,<\/a> where he will face off against Riley on Nov. 3.<\/p>\n![\"Peter](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/peter-Oberacker.jpeg\")
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