Mount Saint Mary College, in partnership with the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, invites the Hudson Valley community to attend a Congressional Candidate Forum with incumbent U.S. Representative Pat Ryan and Republican challenger Jackie Auringer on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The forum will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the Mount Saint Mary College campus, located at 330 Powell Avenue, Newburgh, N.Y. Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to reserve their seats in advance at the Orange County Chamber website.
The event will bring together Ryan and Auringer as they discuss key regional, state, and national issues shaping the upcoming election. Designed to foster open dialogue, the nonpartisan forum gives voters and campus members front-row access to the candidates, providing insight into their platforms on the economy, workforce development, infrastructure, and community resources.
Mount Saint Mary College frequently collaborates with regional organizations to provide meaningful experiential learning opportunities, connecting campus life with broader civic and economic initiatives across the Hudson Valley.
The Mount is ranked consistently among top regional institutions for value and social mobility, is an independent, coeducational college offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in healthcare, business, education, human services, and the liberal arts. Founded in 1959 by the Dominican Sisters of Newburgh, the college emphasizes academic excellence, leadership development, and service to others.