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Cait Conley
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, New York’s 17th District
$5,382
in backing from other pro-Israel PACs (none from AIPAC or UDP), 2016–2026
Cait Conley is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in New York’s 17th District on November 3, 2026, against Mike Lawler (R, inc.). Backed by other pro-Israel PACs, none from AIPAC or UDP: $5,382 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Cait Conley’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Cait Conley’s campaign has raised $10,706,692 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $948,540 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$9,386,799
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$764,335
- PACs and other committees$523,404
- Other$14,171
- Political party committees$10,983
- The candidate’s own money and loans$7,000
From donors who gave over $200: $2,975,850 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 54% from New York, 45% from other states, under 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: New York $1,618,988 (54%), California $390,830 (13%), Massachusetts $176,126 (6%), District of Columbia $103,917 (3%), Virginia $101,524 (3%). About 2,100 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NY17171 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$37,500
- AIPAC and other pro-Israel PACs$5,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016. Not shown: $382 in outside spending by DMFI PAC backing them, not money given to the campaign.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
| PAC | What | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 |
| JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 |
| DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $382 |
Every line, with its FEC filing (4)
| Date | PAC | What | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $382 | FEC filing (Feb 19, 2026) |
| Mar 31, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $1,000 | FEC filing (Mar 31, 2026) |
| May 29, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $1,500 | FEC filing (May 29, 2026) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | JACPAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 | FEC filing (Aug 26, 2026) |
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Cait Conley (Democratic); Mike Lawler (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Mike Lawler (R)
- Rating: Lean DAverage of 7; Likely D to Toss-up
- New York 17th District 2026: who’s running
- Every New York race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in New York
Early voting: Oct 24 – Nov 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in New York
- Check your registration on New York’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for New York
About Cait Conley
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Cait Conley quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Director for Counterterrorism on the National Security Council at the White House. · caitconley.com (source for Director for Counterterrorism on the National Security Council at the White House.) (archived copy of the source for Director for Counterterrorism on the National Security Council at the White House.)
- Served 16 years as an active-duty U.S. Army officer, including six combat-zone deployments. · caitconley.com (source for Served 16 years as an active-duty U.S. Army officer, including six combat-zone deployments.) (archived copy of the source for Served 16 years as an active-duty U.S. Army officer, including six combat-zone deployments.)
Endorsements
- LGBTQ+ Victory Fund · victoryfund.org (source for the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund endorsement)
- New York State AFL-CIO · riverjournalonline.com (source for the New York State AFL-CIO endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the New York State AFL-CIO endorsement)
- Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) · riverjournalonline.com (source for the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) endorsement)
- Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney · riverjournalonline.com (source for the Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “Supporting a two-state solution as the only viable long-term path to ensure Israel remains a secure, democratic Jewish state while Palestinians achieve legitimate aspirations for self-determination.” caitconley.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Overturning Citizens United and ending the era of unlimited, anonymous money buying our elections.” caitconley.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Every American should have the right to access affordable healthcare.” caitconley.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Passing the PRO Act and other pro-worker legislation that levels the playing field between workers and employers.” caitconley.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “We need to secure the border, fix our broken immigration system so it can function effectively and in an orderly manner, and ensure enforcement is focused on violent criminals.” caitconley.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Making it easier to build affordable housing by cutting outdated red tape and zoning rules that slow down projects and drive up prices.” caitconley.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Cait Conley has used:
Photo of Cait Conley: DHSgov (photo of Cait Conley), Public domain.
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Questions and answers
Has Cait Conley been backed by AIPAC?
No. Cait Conley has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project. Other pro-Israel PACs we track backed Cait Conley with $5,382 (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Cait Conley had?
$5,382 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings. Each PAC by year is listed on this page with links to the FEC filings.