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Veteran Women Candidates Launch Campaign for House Majority

12/22/2025

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Cait Conley, a candidate for Congress in New York, launched her campaign focusing on affordability and healthcare via video series Reps and Real Talk.
She is part of the Hellcats, four Democratic women veterans running in 2026.
They aim to flip Republican seats to gain a House majority, as strategists cite military backgrounds bridging divides.
Mendoza and Sullivan emphasize public service and family affordability, and face primary challenges.

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Story summary

Cait Conley, a candidate for Congress in New York, launched her campaign focusing on affordability and healthcare via video series Reps and Real Talk.
She is part of the Hellcats, four Democratic women veterans running in 2026.
They aim to flip Republican seats to gain a House majority, as strategists cite military backgrounds bridging divides.
Mendoza and Sullivan emphasize public service and family affordability, and face primary challenges.