US House NY-19 Candidates Spar Over Economy, Migration, and Energy

Incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro and challenger Josh Riley spar in a heated debate in a race getting national attention as Election Day draws near
US House NY-19 Candidates Spar Over Economy, Migration, and Energy
The U.S. Capitol building on Sept. 16, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times
Michael Washburn
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NEW YORK—Incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro (R-N.Y.) and Democrat challenger Josh Riley clashed in a spirited and sometimes uncivil debate on the evening of Oct 10, just weeks away from the election that will determine who represents New York’s large 19th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The two candidates sparred over a range of issues including migration into New York state, crime, antiterrorism, energy costs, abortion, and taxation.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”