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Cait Conley leads Mike Lawler in tight race for NY-17

The poll found Lawler two points behind Conley in the closely contested district.

Cait Conley leads Mike Lawler in tight race for NY-17
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A PIX11, Emerson College and The Hill poll found Democrat Cait Conley leading incumbent Republican Mike Lawler 48% to 46% in New York’s 17th District, with 7% undecided. The survey offers a snapshot of a closely contested House race ahead of November.

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Republican incumbent in New York’s 17th District

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Democratic House candidate in New York’s 17th District

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President; mentioned in connection with district polling on his approval and military action in Iran

Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Vice President; mentioned as the 2024 presidential candidate who carried NY-17

ALSO MENTIONED  Bruce Blakeman, Republican nominee for New York governor and Nassau County executive; Kathy Hochul, New York governor; discussed in polling on her job approval

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