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Sep 28, 2026, 4:08 PM

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Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley went head to head in a News 12 debate as they vie for a seat in New York's 17th Congressional District.

The seat is one of the most closely watched races in the country.

News 12 Senior Political Reporter Tara Rosenblum moderated the debate between the candidates.

Topics included:

• The high cost of living

• The impact of the rising utility costs

• Social Security

• Tariffs

• Education costs

• Lightning round questions

• U.S. Military aid to Israel

• Lightning Round questions, Part 2

• Combating antisemitism

• The new law banning I.C.E.

• Immigration reform

• Lightning Round questions, Part 3

• Reproductive rights

• Mental health

• Artificial intelligence

• Artificial intelligence data centers

• Flock cameras

• Closing Statements