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GOP Rep. Mike Lawler hopes bipartisanship can hold his NY House seat

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler hopes bipartisanship can hold his NY House seat

The Hudson Valley district is among the most competitive in the country. Democrat Cait Conley, an Army veteran, faults Lawler for voting with Trump.
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In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook

In New York governor's race, a Republican rallies with Trump and leans into his political playbook

In his campaign to become the next New York governor, Republican Bruce Blakeman has suggested Democrats might steal the election, played up fears about immigrant criminals and posted AI-generated videos depicting the state as dangerous and unaffordable
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NY lawmakers clash with Hochul on federal school tax credit program

NY lawmakers clash with Hochul on federal school tax credit program

The Education Freedom Tax Credit program would provide credits of up to $1,700 for individual filers or $3,400 for married couples filing jointly.
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As Democrats eye big midterm wins, Republicans look to turn the tables in some House districts

As Democrats eye big midterm wins, Republicans look to turn the tables in some House districts

The midterm elections may be challenging for Republicans, but there are some key House races where GOP wins might mean Election Night goes better than expected
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From El-Sayed to Talarico, 5 races and 5 keys to the midterms

From El-Sayed to Talarico, 5 races and 5 keys to the midterms

A Democratic tsunami? Or can the GOP avert disaster? What to watch, from Hispanic voters to the power of money--and an unexpected contest in Kansas.
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Mike Lawler, Cait Conley make their cases in NY House race | Exclusive

Mike Lawler, Cait Conley make their cases in NY House race | Exclusive

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley are set to square off on Nov. 3 for New York's 17th Congressional District seat.
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Rockland Democrats elect new leader amid NY-17 House race

Rockland Democrats elect new leader amid NY-17 House race

Orangetown attorney James Riley takes over as chairman of the Rockland County Democratic Committee as a big race looms for Rockland's U.S. House seat
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NY House race grabs national spotlight. How we reported on front lines

NY House race grabs national spotlight. How we reported on front lines

Why the USA TODAY Network journalists in New York are delivering reporting on the midterm elections that delves much deeper than national headlines.
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Lawler, Blakeman blast NY limit on ICE help at Westchester event

Lawler, Blakeman blast NY limit on ICE help at Westchester event

Rep. Mike Lawler and governor candidate Bruce Blakeman led a Republican press conference in Chappaqua to denounce a ban on police contracts with ICE.
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Most Republicans in tight midterm distance themselves from Trump, Reuters review finds

Most Republicans in tight midterm distance themselves from Trump, Reuters review finds

By Nathan Layne and David Morgan Oct 7 (Reuters) - Two-thirds of Republican candidates in competitive US House and Senate races have broken with President Donald Trump on policy or played down ties to him, a Reuters review found, revealing a widespread effort to distance themselves from the
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Most Republicans in tight midterm races distance themselves from Trump, Reuters review finds

Most Republicans in tight midterm races distance themselves from Trump, Reuters review finds

By Nathan Layne and David Morgan Oct 7 (Reuters) - Two-thirds of Republican candidates in competitive US House and Senate races have broken with President Donald Trump on policy or played down ties to him, a Reuters review found, revealing a widespread effort to distance themselves from the