Cait Conley

Republicans remain aligned with Trump and MAGA candidates in battleground races, while Democrats face internal divisions over candidate selection. Trump-endorsed candidates dominate GOP primaries, and Democrats have nominated a mix of progressive and moderate candidates across key districts.

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler will face Cait Conley, a combat veteran and Biden administration national security staffer, in November. Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th congressional district and discusses flipping the seat from red to blue on 'The Takeout'.

Cait Conley will challenge Mike Lawler in New York's 17th Congressional District. CBS News projects Conley as the Democratic primary winner for this district encompassing northern New York City suburbs.

Cait Conley won the Democratic primary in New York's 17th Congressional District and will face Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in a November race. The district is a competitive battleground where the outcome could influence control of the U.S. House. Lawler, a Trump ally, previously criticized Conley for her role in the Afghanistan withdrawal during her time on Biden's National Security Council.

Cait Conley, a U.S. Army veteran, won the Democratic primary in New York's 17th Congressional District, securing a general election matchup against Republican Rep. Mike Lawler. The race is seen as critical for determining control of the U.S. House, with Lawler, a Trump-backed incumbent, facing criticism over Conley's role in the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal during her time on Joe Biden's National Security Council.

Cait Conley won the Democratic primary and will face Mike Lawler in the general election. The race is a key toss-up in New York.

Cait Conley, an Army veteran and former National Security Council director for counterterrorism, won the Democratic primary in New York’s 17th Congressional District. She will face Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the general election, with the district considered a key target for Democrats due to a larger Democratic voter registration base. Lawler’s attempts to influence the primary through legal and covert tactics failed, and his fundraising advantage may not offset Conley’s military background and campaign focus.

Cait Conley, a combat veteran, is projected to advance from the Democratic primary to challenge Rep. Mike Lawler in a key House race in New York. The contest will determine the sole toss-up seat in the state, according to nonpartisan analysis.

New York's state primary features competitive Democratic congressional primary contests in multiple districts, with key endorsements from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shaping the races. The outcomes could influence the U.S. House control in November, particularly in districts like the 10th, 13th, 7th, and 17th where incumbents face challenges from primary contenders.

Cait Conley, a Democrat and Biden administration alum, is facing criticism for her role in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan while running for Congress in New York's swing seat. Conley previously served on the National Security Council focusing on counterterrorism in the Middle East. The withdrawal resulted in the deaths of 13 US service members and more than 160 Afghans.

Cait Conley, a Democrat and Biden administration alum, is facing criticism for her role in the US withdrawal from Afghanistan as she runs for Congress in New York's swing seat. The withdrawal was marked by chaos and violence, resulting in the deaths of 13 US service members and over 160 Afghans. Conley's involvement in the planning and execution of the evacuation has been questioned by Republicans.

Democratic House candidates Nancy Lacore, Matt Maasdam, and Cait Conley are leveraging their military experience in the Iran war to personalize their midterm election campaigns. The article highlights how veterans are using their service as a key issue in political outreach.

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is interfering in the Democratic primary for his NY-17 seat by sending misleading texts and challenging opponent signatures. The Cook Political Report has reclassified the district as a toss-up, increasing his reelection challenges.