The Dutchess County Democratic Committee on Thursday (Feb. 19) released its endorsements for the November election.
It endorsed Cait Conley for the House seat representing District 17, which includes Philipstown. Conley, a West Point graduate from Orange County, is the former director of counterterrorism for the National Security Council. She is among seven candidates who hope to unseat Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican in his second term.
The committee also endorsed Rep. Pat Ryan for a third term representing District 18, which includes Beacon.
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