THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Peter K. Oberacker
Candidate for U.S. House · New York · District 19
THE PERSON
Background
Peter Oberacker’s campaign documents a career as a food scientist, including research-and-development leadership. His biography describes leading the team that developed Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich and a background in local public service.
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 19 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
New York State Board of Elections · amended general-election certification, pages 3–17 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.