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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 15
Davidson, Conley Battle in June 23 Primary for Key House Seat
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jun 15

Davidson, Conley Battle in June 23 Primary for Key House Seat

1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 15

Summary

  • Beth Davidson and Cait Conley have emerged as the leading contenders in New York’s June 23 Democratic primary to face Republican Representative Mike Lawler in November.
  • Mike Lawler represents a swing Hudson Valley district where Democrats outnumber Republicans, making him one of the GOP’s most vulnerable House incumbents.
  • Kamala Harris carried the district in 2024 after Joe Biden won it in 2020, and Democrats see President Donald Trump’s growing unpopularity in New York as a potential boost.
  • The race has turned increasingly bitter, with Davidson and Conley trading attacks that could leave the eventual nominee weakened ahead of the general election.

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