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Back to EpisodesThe Westchester Brief | 07.29.26: The 28% That Decides NY-17
Description
New York's 17th congressional district has already beaten two sitting members of Congress. This episode covers Cait Conley's primary win over the district's unaffiliated-voter math in an interview with this show, her contrast with Republican incumbent Mike Lawler, and why national money is already pouring into this Westchester and Rockland County race.
In This Episode
(0:00) Cold open — a district that beats incumbents
(0:20) Deep dive — Conley, Lawler, and the 28% unaffiliated vote
(4:15) What else is happening — Westchester Crossing construction update
(4:45) Close
Sources:
Spectrum News — NY-17 primary coverage
City & State NY — district competitiveness analysis
CBS New York — primary projections
Jim's interview with Cait Conley
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