Cait Conley Wins NY-17 Democratic Primary, CBS News Projects
Updated on: June 23, 2026 / 11:54 PM EDT / CBS New York
TL;DR
- Cait Conley, a Democrat and former national cybersecurity expert, won the primary for New York's 17th Congressional District.
- She will challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who has held the seat since 2023.
- Conley's platform includes lowering housing costs, increasing affordable childcare, and expanding affordable healthcare.
- She criticized Lawler, calling him "the king of special interests" and highlighting his endorsements from Donald Trump.
- The 17th Congressional District is a swing district with more registered Democrats than Republicans.