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Democratic groups plan heavy spending to flip Lawler seat

9/1/2026

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Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) is campaigning to retain his House seat in a vulnerable New York district.
Democrat Cait Conley, a decorated combat veteran and former NSC counterterrorism director, is contesting the seat.
A redistricting map helped Lawler win his 2022 upset over Sean Patrick Maloney and secure 2024 re-election.
Conley says President Donald Trump is favoring Lawler, prompting Democratic groups to plan heavy fall spending to flip the House.

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Story summary

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) is campaigning to retain his House seat in a vulnerable New York district.
Democrat Cait Conley, a decorated combat veteran and former NSC counterterrorism director, is contesting the seat.
A redistricting map helped Lawler win his 2022 upset over Sean Patrick Maloney and secure 2024 re-election.
Conley says President Donald Trump is favoring Lawler, prompting Democratic groups to plan heavy fall spending to flip the House.