Peter Oberacker
Candidate, NY-19 · Republican · New York
Peter Oberacker is the Trump-endorsed Republican nominee for New York’s 19th Congressional District, a sitting state senator (SD-51) and former county and town official challenging freshman Democratic Rep. Josh Riley.
Profile last updated Jul 12, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
An experienced state and local officeholder running on affordability, rural infrastructure, and energy costs in a swing (D+1) upstate district, emphasizing cross-aisle work.
Core Strength
Deep bench of state, county, and town experience and existing name recognition across the district.
Core Weakness
Must run against a national environment while defending Trump-aligned positions in a competitive seat.
Recent Action
Won the June 2026 Republican primary over Alexander Portelli (~77%) to face Rep. Riley.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
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- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
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No roll-call record available for a non-incumbent.
Official ethics findings or court records only.
No appropriations history for a non-incumbent candidate.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Opposes3
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Skeptical of aggressive climate mandates; favors domestic energy production.
Healthcare—Opposes3
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer; favors market-based coverage and cost control.
Second Amendment—Opposes3
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A gun-rights supporter opposing most new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes3
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports strict border enforcement over broader legalization.
Roe v. Wade—Opposes3
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion restrictions.
National Security—Mixed / Partial3
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Supports a firm posture toward Iran with congressional oversight.
Party Loyalty
No voting record yet; loyalty cannot be measured.