Peter Oberacker

Republican · Candidate for New York U.S. House District 19 · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Slightly right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the New York Senate, 2021–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: moderately right.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesCenter

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Outside spending

Independent groups reported $7,213 supporting and $8,791 opposing Peter Oberacker.

For
National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund$7,213
Against
American Democracy Project$6,435
Rural Freedom Network$2,316
Neighbor Voices PAC$40

Source: FEC independent expenditures.

Endorsements

Endorsed by Donald Trump (source).

  • Executive branch officials: Donald Trump
  • U.S. representatives: Richard Hudson, Mike Johnson, Mike Lawler
  • State legislators: Chris Tague
  • Organizations: Log Cabin Republicans, NRCC MAGA Majority
  • Political parties: Conservative Party of New York State

More about Peter Oberacker

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Quick answers

What party is Peter Oberacker?
Peter Oberacker is running as a Republican.
Who is Peter Oberacker running against?
Josh Riley, for New York U.S. House District 19.
Is Peter Oberacker liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Peter Oberacker is slightly right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
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