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U.S. Representative, 18th Congressional District

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1
Term
2 years
Candidates
2
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.

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Jackie Mary AuringerRepublican, Conservative

    • Pledges to lower taxes on working families.

  • Pat RyanDemocratic, Working Families

    • Opposes the SALT deduction cap.In office

Public safety

  • Jackie Mary AuringerRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

  • Pat RyanDemocratic, Working Families

    • Co-sponsors the Assault Weapons Ban and Ethan’s Law.In office
    • Supports the Invest to Protect Act funding local police.In office

Housing

  • Jackie Mary AuringerRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

  • Pat RyanDemocratic, Working Families

    • Introduced a four-bill housing agenda to lower mortgage rates.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Jackie Mary AuringerRepublican, Conservative

    • Opposes data center growth that doesn't serve local communities.

  • Pat RyanDemocratic, Working Families

    No documented position found.

Environment & parks

  • Jackie Mary AuringerRepublican, Conservative

    No documented position found.

  • Pat RyanDemocratic, Working Families

    • Introduced the PFAS Action Act on forever chemicals.In office

Health & human services

  • Jackie Mary AuringerRepublican, Conservative

    • Supports mental health and community well-being programs.

  • Pat RyanDemocratic, Working Families

    • Introduced the Protecting Social Security Act.In office
    • Introduced bill codifying access to mifepristone.In office

Government & transparency

  • Jackie Mary AuringerRepublican, Conservative

    • Supports congressional ethics and government transparency.

  • Pat RyanDemocratic, Working Families

    No documented position found.

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.