Trump Critic George Conway Runs for Congress as Democrat

George Conway, a prominent conservative lawyer, has launched a surprise bid for the U.S. Congress. He filed paperwork to run as a Democrat for a House seat representing New York City. Conway is best known as a co-founder of the Lincoln Project. This is a political action committee led by Republicans who oppose former President Donald Trump. Conway became one of Trump's most vocal critics, despite his wife, Kellyanne Conway, serving as a top Trump advisor. His decision to run as a Democrat marks a major political shift. Conway will compete in New York's 17th Congressional District. The district includes parts of Westchester County and a small section of the Bronx. The seat is currently held by Democratic Representative Mike Lawler. Lawler is considered one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents in the 2024 election. Conway's entry sets up a high-profile contest. The race will test the influence of anti-Trump Republicans in a Democratic primary. It also highlights the ongoing divisions within the Republican Party.