New York's 17th Congressional District

How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
D +2.7
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +2.7
National Environment
current political climate
D +3.5
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.1
Forecasted margin
D +3.6
Polls

Polls (1)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
Impact ResearchFeb 17, 2026D +5500lv
What Changes the Forecast

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
D (blue) and R (red) win probability over time
D 63%
R 37%
Race Details
Expert Ratings
Cook: TossupInside Elections: TossupSabato: Lean R
District Lean
This is a competitive district that leans slightly Democratic (D+3).
Candidates
Michael Lawler (R) (inc.) Democratic challenger pending