HUDSON VALLEY- All three of the Congressional Districts in the Hudson Valley are anticipated to be highly competitive contests in 2024 and this week candidates in two of the three races made big moves that will likely secure their place on the ballot for November.
In the 17th Congressional District, currently represented by Republican Mike Lawler of Rockland County, candidate Liz Whitmer Gereghty officially suspended her campaign and endorsed former Congressman Mondaire Jones. Jones is the likely nominee for the Democratic party. Jones represented the 17th district for one term, before he unsuccessfully sought reelection in New York City’s 11th district.
“Last night, Liz Whitmer Gereghty called to tell me she’s suspending her campaign,” wrote Jones on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “I thanked her for her contributions to our community.”
In the 18th Congressional District, currently represented by Democrat Pat Ryan of Ulster County, candidate Alison Esposito collected the endorsements of eight current New York House Republicans as well as the endorsement of her former running-mate, former Congressman and Gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin.
“Our country is heading in the wrong direction and we must change course before we lose our nation for good,” said Esposito. “I am thankful for the endorsements of these great leaders and I look forward to once again going into battle with them to fight for New York.”
