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Democrat Peter Chatzky Faces Backlash Over Controversial Posts

3/26/2026

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Peter Chatzky, a millionaire Democrat running in New York's 17th District, faces backlash and calls to withdraw after inappropriate social media posts about child pornography and a 17-year-old.
Chatzky has invested $5 million in his campaign.
He says the controversy stems from 'opposition research' and that the remarks were meant as jokes, and he has apologized.
The district is represented by Republican Mike Lawler, seeking a third term.

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Peter Chatzky, a millionaire Democrat running in New York's 17th District, faces backlash and calls to withdraw after inappropriate social media posts about child pornography and a 17-year-old.
Chatzky has invested $5 million in his campaign.
He says the controversy stems from 'opposition research' and that the remarks were meant as jokes, and he has apologized.
The district is represented by Republican Mike Lawler, seeking a third term.