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GOP congressman picks up 20 union nods as labor holds key in election battle for NY swing seat
PoliticsElection race between Rep. Mike Lawler and Cait Conley
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has collected 20 union endorsements in his election race against Democrat Cait Conley in the 17th congressional district of New York.
Labor unions are seen as key to winning in this swing district, where one-third of residents live in a union household.
- Mike Lawler has collected 20 union endorsements in his dogged election race against Democrat Cait Conley — as labor is viewed as key to winning in one of the state’s last swing districts.
- Lawler, a two-term Congress member, and military veteran Conley are jockeying for support in the 17th congressional district, where a whopping one-third of residents live in a union household.
- But the question is whether unions will actually put their muscle behind the endorsements to help turn the support into votes, said Joshua Freeman, a labor historian and professor emeritus at the CUNY Graduate Center.
Key Takeaways
- One-third of residents in the 17th congressional district live in a union household
- The endorsements are significant in the 17th congressional district, a swing seat in New York
- Labor unions are viewed as crucial to winning the election
- Rep. Lawler is a two-term Congress member and a military veteran
- His opponent, Cait Conley, is a Democrat and a military veteran
- The election is highly contested, with both candidates seeking support from labor unions
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Expected Outcomes
- The outcome of the election will depend on various factors, including the level of support from labor unions
Why It Matters
The election has significant implications for the balance of power in the US Congress
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- Sep 11NY Post: Many unions lean toward Democrats, but union leaders backing Republican Rep. Mike Lawler said he’s been pro-labor.
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