Senator Oberacker Announces Run for Congress in New York-19
By ERIC SANTOMAURO-STENZELSCHENEVUS
State Senator Peter Oberacker, a Republican, announced his candidacy for the hotly contested 19th New York Congressional District the morning of Monday, October 6 at the Schenevus fire station. He is challenging incumbent Rep. Josh Riley, a Democrat. Oberacker is the first major challenger to declare their candidacy.
After being introduced by New York State Assemblyman Chris Tague, Oberacker told the around 30 assembled supporters he made the decision to run after consulting his family, who he thanked.
“There really are two things you should never see being made: laws and sausage,” Oberacker said. “And I do know both,” he added, referencing his father’s business as a sausage maker.
Oberacker described his story as being the American Dream, “growing up and learning the values of hard work and dedication, as I did from my father, the story of my mother instilling in me a sense of community and service.” Oberacker’s mother was also a local elected official.
