Lawler Raises $1.1M; Democrats Scramble to Flip Seat
Rep. Mike Lawler (R‑N.Y.) announced he raised $1.1 million in Q3 2025, ending the quarter with roughly $2.3 million cash on hand as Democrats mount a crowded primary to challenge him in New York’s 17th Congressional District. The fundraising haul strengthens the vulnerable GOP incumbent in a district rated about even by nonpartisan forecasters and comes as at least eight Democrats (including Army veteran Cait Conley, former Briarcliff Manor Mayor Peter Chatzky and Rockland County legislator Beth Davidson) vie for the nomination to compete in the 2026 general election.
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📌 Key Facts
- Rep. Mike Lawler (R‑NY) raised $1.1 million in Q3 2025.
- Lawler’s campaign reports $2.3 million cash on hand at quarter’s end.
- New York’s 17th District is rated approximately +1 Democratic by the Cook Political Report; Democrats have eight declared primary challengers.
- Fundraising comparisons: Cait Conley raised over $500,000; Peter Chatzky raised over $340,000; Beth Davidson raised $370,000 (per Politico Playbook New York).