Former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones Announces Bid to Reclaim Swing District House Seat
- Former U.S. Rep. Mondaire Jones is running for New York's suburban 17th Congressional District, a seat he previously represented
- Jones hopes to unseat Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who is one of the House Democrats' top targets in the 2024 election.
- Jones emphasizes his working-class background and his commitment to fighting for working people.
- Jones will face competition from Liz Whitmer Gereghty and others in the Democratic primary.
- Democrats are eager to flip the 17th District seat in the 2024 congressional race