Michael Lawler vs. Cait Conley

U.S. House · New York-17 · November 3, 2026

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Michael Lawler

Republican · Incumbent

Campaign promises & positions (2026 race)

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  • Position AI Regulation

    “AI is going to play a defining role in this election cycle, whether the industry is ready for it or not. The question is whether companies in this space will get ahead of the problem or be forced to address it after the damage is done. We stand ready to work with you and your teams to get this right.”

    Office of Rep. Mike Lawler · 2026-05-13 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

  • Promise Economy/Taxes

    “At the NY Republican Convention, announced average savings of roughly $2,300 per American from the tax package he backed, claiming the typical Hudson Valley family saved nearly $4,000.”

    Lawler for Congress (campaign press release list) · 2026-09-10

  • Position Immigration

    “I am against Kathy Hochul's disastrous new law, and I support any legislation that will end sanctuary jurisdictions in this country.”

    Fox News · 2026-10-01 ·

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  • Promise Labor

    “Touted endorsements from 20+ labor unions and promised continued advocacy for union workers, citing over $80M in federal funding he secured.”

    Lawler for Congress (campaign press release list) · 2026-09-09

  • Position Political independence

    “Disputed his voting record being 100% aligned with Trump, citing disagreement on AI policy, during the first Lawler-Conley debate.”

    Mid Hudson News · 2026-09-30 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

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Cait Conley

Democratic · Not an incumbent

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Campaign promises & positions (2026 race)

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  • Slogan Campaign theme

    “We are united now by something much bigger than any one campaign: the fight to defeat Mike Lawler, take back the House, check this Administration, and deliver for the working families of the Hudson Valley.”

    City & State New York · 2026-06-23 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

  • Promise Economy/Cost of living

    “Cut utility bills by holding monopoly utility companies accountable, tying profits to performance, and banning pass-through costs.”

    Cait Conley for Congress (campaign site) · 2026-01-01

  • Promise Government ethics

    “Clean up corruption by banning members of Congress and the White House from trading stocks, so they can't get rich when the companies they invest in raise our prices.”

    Cait Conley for Congress (campaign site) · 2026-01-01

  • Promise Healthcare

    “Lower the cost of drugs and healthcare premiums by holding Big Pharma and insurance companies accountable.”

    Cait Conley for Congress (campaign site) · 2026-01-01

  • Position Immigration

    “Immigration enforcement is essential, while voicing concern about enforcement targeting people like grandmas and nurses, people in our communities, rather than violent criminals.”

    Fox News · 2026-10-01 ·

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