On Nov. 29, Congressional Democratic candidate Liz Whitmer Gereghty suspended her campaign for Congress in New York’s 17th Congressional District and endorsed Mondaire Jones. She issued the following statement:
“When we started this journey, we had one goal: to ensure the Hudson Valley was no longer represented by an anti-choice, shape-shifting extremist out of step with our values. That remains the most important goal. However, as of today, I will suspend my campaign for this seat.
“Mike Lawler and his allies are more interested in regulating women than the weapons of war flooding our nation. They are working to defund public schools and don’t want you to notice that Congress’ inaction on common sense gun safety legislation impacts your property taxes when schools have to increase spending on security to keep our students safe. Lawler, a former oil & gas lobbyist, is more interested in saving gas stoves than preventing childhood asthma and working to protect the planet for future generations. We need progress, not performance art. We deserve better.
“Through the last few months I found my voice to speak on issues beyond the School Board that have life altering impacts on people in this community, across the nation and around the world. I look forward to finding ways to use this energy in the future for the betterment of the Hudson Valley, our state and our nation.
“I remain committed to doing everything possible to elect Democrats across the board in 2024, especially here in NY-17. Uniting our party and focusing our resources on taking back the House is critical to fighting back against the radical extremism plaguing our politics. In that spirit, I endorse Mondaire Jones’ campaign for Congress.
“To my family, our volunteers, my fantastic campaign staff, and all the organizations who dedicated their efforts to this campaign – thank you. I have a tremendous sense of gratitude for your help, advice, talents, and hard work.”
Former Congressman Mondaire Jones will now challenge Congressman Mike Lawler, in a contest that could impact which party holds control of the House of Representatives in 2025.
