June 23, 2026 | Press Release

RNC Statement on NY-17

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Joe Gruters released the following statement on NY-17:


“Cait Conley is a carpetbagger who has never answered for her role in the botched Afghanistan withdrawal that cost 13 American lives and left the Taliban with billions in abandoned military equipment. No one – not even her fellow Democrats – want to see Conley in office. Voters will reject her outright and re-elect proven fighter Congressman Mike Lawler.”


Cait Conley:

  • Took part in the botched Afghanistan withdrawal
  • Was blasted by Democrats as a carpetbagger and “a Biden administration insider who just moved to this district”
  • Called commonsense and popular voter ID "voter suppression" 
  • Shares endorsements with Graham Platner and has failed to condemn this domestic abuser