Cait Conley

Cait Conley is listed by the FEC as a Democrat candidate for U.S. House in NY-17 in the 2026 election cycle.

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[Grokipedia: Early life and education] Early life Conley grew up in Pine Bush, New York.[9] As a junior at Pine Bush High School, she witnessed the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, including the fall of the Twin Towers, an event that profoundly motivated her to pursue military service.[8][10] This formative exp…

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[Grokipedia: Military career] Service overview Conley served 16 years as an active-duty officer in the U.S. Army, specializing in special operations.[4][2] This extended service established the core of her national security expertise, encompassing leadership in complex operational environments.[8] Her milita…

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[Grokipedia: Government service] National Security Council role Conley served as Director for Counterterrorism on the National Security Council during the Biden administration, focusing on global counterterrorism strategy and policy coordination.[15][16] Her tenure involved advancing U.S. efforts against terror…

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[Grokipedia: Congressional campaign] Candidacy announcement Conley announced her candidacy for the Democratic primary in New York's 17th congressional district in March 2025, positioning herself to challenge incumbent Republican Representative Mike Lawler in the 2026 general election.[15][24] This marked her entry…

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[Grokipedia: Lead] Cait Conley is an American combat veteran, national security expert, and Democratic candidate for New York's 17th congressional district in the 2026 United States House of Representatives election, challenging incumbent Republican Mike Lawler.[1][2] A graduate of the United Stat…

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News mention of Cait Conley in westchester.news12.com on 2026-05-31 (GDELT): News 12 | Westchester | Power Politics Vote 2026 Democratic Primary For New Yorks 17th Congressional District

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News mention of Cait Conley in rocklandtimes.com on 2026-06-04 (GDELT): Letters to the Editor

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FEC totals for the 2026 cycle report that Cait Conley raised $3,258,198, spent $2,317,224, reported $940,973 cash on hand.

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FEC totals for the 2026 cycle report that Cait Conley raised $2,645,258, spent $1,110,502, reported $1,534,756 cash on hand.

Source: api.open.fec.gov retrieved Jun 13, 2026

[Grokipedia: Controversies and criticisms] Residency disputes Conley's campaign has described her as living in Ossining, a diverse Hudson River town in New York's 17th Congressional District.[33] However, municipal assessment records indicate her residence is in the Millwood neighborhood of the Town of New Castle, a West…

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