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U.S. House · NY-18 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Pat Ryan

Democratic candidate for New York's 18th Congressional District

Army veteran and former Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan represents the Hudson Valley, focusing on household costs, public safety and fundamental freedoms.

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DistrictNY-18
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Pat stands.

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Taxes and household costs

  • Supports middle-class tax cuts, action against price gouging and higher taxes on billionaires and large corporations

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Wages and worker rights

  • Supports paid family leave, equal pay and working with unions to improve wages and workplace protections

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Reproductive freedom and care

  • Opposes a national abortion ban and supports restoring the abortion protections formerly guaranteed by Roe v. Wade

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Voting and marriage rights

  • Supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and protecting the freedom to marry regardless of sexual orientation

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Gun safety and policing

  • Supports universal background checks, red flag laws, an assault weapons ban and funding for law enforcement

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Clean transportation and careers

  • Supports electric public transit, training for green jobs and protecting Hudson Valley resources from pollution

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2019–2022

    Experience

    Ulster County Executive

    Led county government through the pandemic.

  2. Since 2022

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Serves the Hudson Valley in Congress.

  • Experience

    Army intelligence officer

    Served two combat tours in Iraq.

  • Experience

    Technology business founder

    Built a technology company employing more than 150 people.

  • Accomplishment

    Restored mental health services

    Reinstated Ulster County’s Mental Health Department and increased funding for its services.

  • Accomplishment

    Earned two Bronze Stars

    Received two Bronze Stars during Army service.

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