Republican Mike Lawler Loses New York Congressional Seat To Democrat

Republican Representative Mike Lawler lost his New York congressional seat to Democratic challenger Cait Conley.

Republican Representative Mike Lawler lost his congressional seat in New York's seventeenth district to Democratic challenger Cait Conley. Despite winning strong support from Orthodox Jewish voters in the Hudson Valley, Lawler fell victim to a Democratic surge. The defeat ends his two terms representing the suburban district in Washington.

• The voter blocThe Republican candidate retained strong backing from Orthodox Jewish voters during the contest.
• The outcomeThe incumbent conceded the race following a wave of support for the Democratic challenger.