Cait Conley defeats Beth Davidson in Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District

Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating Beth Davidson, a Rockland County legislator, and three other challengers. Conley, a former national cybersecurity expert who grew up in the Hudson Valley and attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, moved to the district in 2025.

She previously served in the U.S. Army with six overseas deployments and worked on the National Security Council in the Biden administration as director of counterterrorism. " Conley outlined campaign priorities including lowering housing costs, increasing affordable childcare and expanding affordable healthcare.

President Trump endorsed Lawler during a May visit to Rockland County. The district covers all of Rockland and Putnam counties and parts of Westchester and Dutchess counties.