These rivals in a close House race agree on Israel. They’re fighting over who Jewish voters can trust.
According to reporting by The Forward, Israel and antisemitism have emerged as central issues in several closely watched midterm races. But in New York’s 17th Congressional District, where Jewish voters could help decide one of the country’s most competitive House contests, the two candidates have.
These rivals in a close House race agree on Israel. They’re fighting over who Jewish voters can trust.: Official reporting from the The Forward confirms active developments in New York. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.
“These rivals in a close House race agree on Israel. They’re fighting over who Jewish voters can trust.: Official reporting from the The Forward confirms active developments in New York. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.”
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According to reporting by The Forward, Israel and antisemitism have emerged as central issues in several closely watched midterm races. But in New York’s 17th Congressional District, where Jewish voters could help decide one of the country’s most competitive House contests, the two candidates have.
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Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Democratic nominee Cait Conley. Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images and Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Israel and antisemitism have emerged as central issues in several closely watched midterm races. But in New York’s 17th Congressional District, where Jewish voters could help decide one of the country’s most competitive House contests, the two candidates have more in common on those issues than their campaigns suggest.
Cait Conley, the Democratic challenger to incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, is not a progressive Democrat who Republicans have been warning Jewish voters about in recent campaigns. An Army combat veteran and former national security official, she strongly supports Israel , opposes additional conditions on U.S. military aid and rejects accusations that Israel committed genocide in Gaza. She has also criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his statement marking the third anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack and has vowed to confront antisemitism within her own party. But that may not be enough to win Jewish votes from Lawler, who is popular with Jewish voters.
The district includes Rockland and Putnam counties and parts of Westchester and Dutchess. It has one of the largest Jewish populations in the country, with Jews making up an estimated 19% of its population, according to a 2024 study . It is one of the key House races where Jewish voters could make the difference in a closely contested election that will determine which party controls Congress.
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