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Democrat
Incumbent
IncumbentPat Ryan
Incumbent Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
$15.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — NY-18 House winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
83%chance to win
$15.2KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age44 years old (Mar 28, 1982)
GenderMale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationUnited States Military Academy (B.S.), 2004
Notable personal detailsPatrick Kevin “Pat” Ryan is a U.S. Representative from New York serving NY-18. A West Point graduate, he served in the U.S. Army from 2004 to 2009 and later worked as a business executive and small business owner. He previously served as Ulster County Executive (2019–2022) before being elected to Congress in 2022.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Pat Ryan supports tax relief aimed at middle-class families, including expanding the child tax credit and repealing the SALT cap. He also backs making billionaires and big corporations pay their fair share and has opposed Republican tax-cut packages he says benefit the wealthy.
Healthcare
Pat Ryan supports lowering healthcare costs and expanding access through government action rather than dismantling existing coverage. His statements and legislation emphasize holding insurers accountable, reducing prescription drug costs, protecting ACA-related affordability, and defending access to reproductive healthcare.
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Immigration & Border
Pat Ryan has called for bipartisan border security measures while also supporting legal pathways, asylum access, and work authorization for migrants. He has backed comprehensive immigration reform and criticized ICE detention expansion in the Hudson Valley.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Pat Ryan supports abortion access and reproductive freedom. He backs legislation to codify reproductive rights, including the Women’s Health Protection Act, and describes himself as part of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus. He has also publicly opposed efforts to impose a nationwide abortion ban and to restrict medication abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Pat Ryan presents climate change as a major threat and supports moving toward a greener future. His stated priorities include 100% renewable energy by 2030, investment in electric public transportation, green job training, and support for clean energy and energy-efficiency incentives.
Public Safety & Guns
Pat Ryan supports commonsense gun reforms including red flag laws, an assault weapons ban, and universal background checks. He also pairs gun policy with increased law-enforcement funding and more mental health and addiction recovery resources.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 31, 2026
Pat Ryan said he will return AIPAC-related donations after criticism over his stance on Israel aid. The move could affect his campaign support as he seeks another term in New York’s 18th District. Earlier, a judge ruled that Republican Jackie Auringer will stay on the ballot, setting up the November race against Ryan.
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Latest Polls
NY-18 House winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$8.1M
$6.1M
$4.1M
$2.0M
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$4.8M
$35.7K
$4.8M
$198.0K
Cycle 2024
$8.1M
$167.2K
$8.0M
$333.8K
Cycle 2026
$4.7M
$3.1M
$1.8M
$98.6K
Source: FEC