NRCC Statement on NY-17 Democrats’ Disastrous Primary Debate

April 9, 2026

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Democrats’ disastrous primary debate in New York’s 17th Congressional District:

“Tonight’s disastrous debate proved what we’ve been saying all along: Effie Phillips-Staley, Cait Conley, and Beth Davidson are no match for Mike Lawler. While these out of touch Democrats bicker among themselves and embrace dangerous, tax-hiking, anti-Israel policies, Lawler is continuing to lower costs and make the Hudson Valley safer.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Maureen O’Toole