Pat Ryan leaves Ulster County for Washington, D.C.

Congress returns from recess Tuesday, and among the many new faces on Capitol Hill can be a well-known one from the Hudson Valley in New York.

The race for the nineteenth Congressional District is ending, whilst one for a brand new district is already underway.

“Welcome to the U.S. Capitol.”

Congressman-elect Pat Ryan will hear that lots on Tuesday, precisely three weeks faraway from successful the nineteenth Congressional District race. Ryan can be sworn in as an official member of the Home of Representatives.

This ultimate step caps off months of campaigning in a Hudson Valley race that was carefully watched in Washington, D.C. and throughout the nation, with many seeing Ryan’s victory as a constructive signal for Democrats in November.

However some skeptics say there’s nonetheless an extended method to go earlier than then.

Ryan is taking on the position after Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado vacated the seat in Might.

“I’m excited for him,” Delgado mentioned of Ryan. “I’m excited for his management. He listens. He’s accessible. He’s clear, and he cares. He’s an actual public servant. So I am actually excited to see him on this position, and I’m right here to assist.”

Delgado additionally counseled Ryan on his plan to fulfill together with his constituents nearly instantly, along with campaigning to remain in Congress come November.

Day one is slated to be a busy one.

Ryan is predicted to be sworn in Tuesday night, and shortly solid his first vote as a congressman.