Cait Conley, the Democratic challenger, has edged closer to Rep. Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th Congressional District, gaining a two‑point lead in recent polling. The Emerson College and PIX11 survey reported that about 48 percent of likely voters favor Conley, compared to 46 percent for the incumbent. The margin suggests a tightening race, though the final outcome remains uncertain.


Democratic candidate Cait Conley inched ahead of incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler (R) in New York’s 17th Congressional District House race, up two percentage points in polling results released Thursday. The Emerson College and PIX11 survey found around 48 percent of likely voters in the district supported Conley, while 46 percent backed the Republican lawmaker. The...