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Prominent Israel Supporter Mike Lawler Loses New York House Race
Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, a prominent Israel supporter, lost his New York House race to Democrat Kate Connelly. Lawler, first elected in 2022, conceded defeat in one of the country's closest and most expensive elections. Connelly, a former U.S. Army officer, will replace him.
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- 01Republican Mike Lawler, a strong Israel supporter, lost his New York House race to Democrat Kate Connelly.
- 02Lawler, first elected in 2022, conceded defeat in a closely watched and expensive election.
- 03Democrat Kate Connelly, a former U.S. Army officer, will replace Lawler in Congress.
- 04Lawler's district was one of the few Republican-held seats in an area that voted for Kamala Harris.
- 05Lawler campaigned on his support for Israel and criticism of antisemitism.
Lawler had positioned himself as a strong defender of Israel during the campaign.
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