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Democrats Target Lawler Seat as Veteran Conley Challenges

9/1/2026

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Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) is seeking re-election in a New York district Democrats label a top 2026 target.
Lawler, a moderate Republican, supports President Donald Trump on some issues but opposes ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants.
Cait Conley, a decorated combat veteran and former NSC counterterrorism director, runs as a pro-military moderate.
Democrats plan heavy spending to flip the seat in the 2026 midterms.

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Story summary

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) is seeking re-election in a New York district Democrats label a top 2026 target.
Lawler, a moderate Republican, supports President Donald Trump on some issues but opposes ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants.
Cait Conley, a decorated combat veteran and former NSC counterterrorism director, runs as a pro-military moderate.
Democrats plan heavy spending to flip the seat in the 2026 midterms.