In a closely watched election, combat veteran Cait Conley is poised to secure the Democratic nomination for a highly competitive congressional seat in New York. According to preliminary results, Conley is projected to win the Democratic primary, setting her up for a showdown against second-term Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in November. The 18th Congressional District, which spans parts of Westchester and Rockland counties, is considered a toss-up by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report, making it a key battleground in the fight for control of the House of Representatives. As Conley prepares to face off against Lawler, voters are likely to focus on issues such as healthcare, economic development, and national security, all of which have been at the forefront of the campaign trail.
Combat veteran Cait Conley (D) is projected to advance from Tuesday's Democratic primary to face Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) this fall, according to results from Decision Desk HQ. She will show down against the second-term incumbent in November for the sole toss-up seat in the Empire State, per the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. The purple...
