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Cait Conley wins NY-17 Democratic primary, CBS News projects

Cait Conley wins NY-17 Democratic primary, CBS News projects

Summary

Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District and will run against Republican Mike Lawler in the general election. Conley, a former national cybersecurity expert and Army veteran, campaigned on issues like lowering housing costs and expanding affordable healthcare.

Key Facts

  • Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York’s 17th Congressional District.
  • She will challenge Republican Mike Lawler, who has held the seat since 2023.
  • Conley worked on the National Security Council under President Biden as director of counterterrorism.
  • She served in the U.S. Army and was deployed overseas six times.
  • Conley’s campaign focuses on lowering housing costs, increasing affordable childcare, and expanding affordable healthcare.
  • The 17th District includes Rockland and Putnam counties and parts of Westchester and Dutchess counties, near New York City.
  • President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Lawler in May 2024.
  • The district has more registered Democrats than Republicans but is considered a swing district.
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