Congressional District 17 August Primaries: Maloney, Lawler Win Easily

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — An hour after polls closed in New York's Congressional District 17, the Associated Press has called the Democratic and Republican primaries, saying incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney has won the Democratic nomination and State Assemblyman Michael Lawler has won the Republican nomination.

They both came out swinging.

In a statement, Lawler said, "I congratulate Congressman Maloney on his primary victory, but will work day and night to defeat him on Tuesday, November 8. My neighbors literally can’t afford another two years of him in Congress."

Maloney thanked his opponent, State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi, and said, "Now is the time to come together and ensure the Hudson Valley resoundly rejects the radical, anti-choice, pro-gun policies of MAGA Republican Mike Lawler."

Voters registered in the Conservative, Democratic and Republican parties chose from among seven candidates for the one they want representing their party on the ballot in November.

Redrawn after the 2020 Census, District 17 now includes central-northern Westchester, all of Rockland and Putnam counties and southern Dutchess County.

The Democratic primary fight between NY Sen. Alessandra Biaggi and incumbent US Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney was contentious, as centrists and progressives faced off about the direction of the party. SEE: August Primary Preview: 2 Democrats Vye In 17th Congressional District

The Republican candidates — Charles J. Falciglia, Michael V. Lawler, Jack W. Schrepel, Shoshana M. David and William G. Faulkner — were more interested in crime than in gun control, and mostly agreed on abortion and inflation. SEE: August Primary Preview: 5 Republicans Face Off For 17th District. Lawler, a first-term state assemblyman, ran the most active campaign and received local and national endorsements.

The Conservative primary was between Faulkner and Lawler,

There were 538,225 registered voters in Congressional District 17 as of June, according to the New York Board of Elections. The breakdown of party affiliation is:

• Democratic: 226,164; Active Enrolled Democrats: 209,853
• Republican: 137,694; Active Enrolled Republicans: 127,115
• Conservative: 10,177; Active Enrolled Conservative Party: 9,485
• Working Families: 1,635
• Other: 22,227
• Blank: 140,328

Live Results

Unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections as of 10:55 p.m.

Democratic Primary (358 of 620 election districts reporting)

• Alessandra Biaggi 31.74 percent
• Sean Patrick Maloney 66.77

Republican Primary (358 of 620 election districts reporting)

• Charles J. Falciglia 8.55 percent
• Michael V. Lawler 76.95
• Jack W. Schrepel 0.96
• Shoshana M. David 2.23
• William G. Faulkner 9.38

Conservative Primary (358 of 620 election districts reporting)

• Michael V. Lawler 89.68 percent
• William G. Faulkner 9.29

The general election is Nov. 8 and early voting will start Oct. 29. All registered voters are eligible to participate in the General Election. Didn't vote in the primary but plan to in the general? Check your registration status.