GOP Rep. Mike Lawler defeated in New York battleground district

CBS News · Caitlin Yilek · 2026-11-05 23:17 UTC

Democrat Cait Conley won the crucial 17th Congressional District seat.

Washington — Democrat Cait Conley defeated two-term Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, winning a highly competitive seat in New York's Hudson Valley region, CBS News projected.

Lawler's loss is another setback for Republicans. CBS News has projected that Democrats will take control of the House in January with a wide majority.

Lawler called Conley to concede Tuesday, though vote-counting continued for longer than expected due to issues at polling precincts in Westchester County.

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