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U.S. Representative, 18th Congressional District

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A U.S. representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget in the U.S. House.

Covers Orange County, part of Dutchess County and part of Ulster County.

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Jackie Mary Auringer

Republican, Conservative

Project manager, family construction business · Kingston

The gist

  • Pledges to lower taxes on working families.
  • Opposes data center growth that doesn't serve local communities.
  • Supports mental health and community well-being programs.
  • Supports congressional ethics and government transparency.
More about Jackie
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  1. Pledges to lower taxes on working families.

    About Jackie | Jackie Auringer for Congress

    Campaign website · Jackie Auringer for Congress · winwithjackie.com

    “Lower taxes and ease the burden on working families”
  2. Opposes data center growth that doesn't serve local communities.

    About Jackie | Jackie Auringer for Congress

    Campaign website · Jackie Auringer for Congress · winwithjackie.com

    “The Hudson Valley deserves more than data centers and empty promises.”
  3. Supports mental health and community well-being programs.

    About Jackie | Jackie Auringer for Congress

    Campaign website · Jackie Auringer for Congress · winwithjackie.com

    “Supports mental health and community well-being”
  4. Supports congressional ethics and government transparency.

    Jackie Auringer for Congress | Affordability. Accountability. Opportunity.

    Campaign website · Jackie Auringer for Congress · winwithjackie.com

    “Promoting congressional ethics, government transparency, and protecting the rights and public safety of local residents.”
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Pat RyanOfficial portrait — U.S. House of Representatives

Pat Ryan

Democratic, Working FamiliesIncumbent

U.S. Representative · Gardiner

The gist

  • Introduced the Protecting Social Security Act.In office
  • Opposes the SALT deduction cap.In office
  • Co-sponsors the Assault Weapons Ban and Ethan’s Law.In office
  • Supports the Invest to Protect Act funding local police.In office
  • Introduced bill codifying access to mifepristone.In office
  • Introduced the PFAS Action Act on forever chemicals.In office
  • Introduced a four-bill housing agenda to lower mortgage rates.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

More about Pat
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  1. Introduced the Protecting Social Security Act.

    An Economy that Works for All | Congressman Pat Ryan

    Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov

    “I introduced my Protecting Social Security Act to ensure that seniors today and future generations can rest assured”
  2. Opposes the SALT deduction cap.

    An Economy that Works for All | Congressman Pat Ryan

    Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov

    “The SALT Tax cap is blatant double taxation on hardworking Hudson Valley families and it has to go.”
  3. Co-sponsors the Assault Weapons Ban and Ethan’s Law.

    Ensuring Safety for All | Congressman Pat Ryan

    Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov

    “I’m proud to cosponsor the Assault Weapons Ban and Ethan’s Law for safe gun storage.”
  4. Supports the Invest to Protect Act funding local police.

    Ensuring Safety for All | Congressman Pat Ryan

    Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov

    “That’s why I champion legislation like the Invest to Protect Act”
  5. Introduced bill codifying access to mifepristone.

    Freedom for All | Congressman Pat Ryan

    Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov

    “I immediately introduced my Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act”
  6. Introduced the PFAS Action Act on forever chemicals.

    Clean Air, Soil, and Water for All | Congressman Pat Ryan

    Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov

    “I introduced the historic PFAS Action Act”
  7. Introduced a four-bill housing agenda to lower mortgage rates.

    An Economy that Works for All | Congressman Pat Ryan

    Government record · Office of Rep. Pat Ryan · patryan.house.gov

    “This Agenda will lower mortgage rates, crack down on the Wall Street firms jacking up housing costs”

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