Overview

• Liz Whitmer Gereghty, sister of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has suspended her campaign for New York's 17th Congressional District, endorsing former representative Mondaire Jones.
• Gereghty's decision helps clear the path for Jones to secure the Democratic nomination in a closely watched race against incumbent GOP House member Michael Lawler.
• Jones previously represented much of the district from 2021 to 2022, but lost in a different district's primary in 2022 due to redistricting.
• Lawler won the seat in a surprise victory during the 2020 midterms, but is expected to face a tough re-election fight next year.
• Democrats view the district as one of their best opportunities for a pickup in 2024, as they aim to regain control of the House.