In 2022, Republicans flipped four Congressional seats in New York, causing the Democrats to lose control of the House of Representatives. Democratic Governor Hochul’s lackluster campaign was blamed by many observers for a decline in Democratic turnout. In 2024, Democrats targeted Hudson Valley districts as part of their effort to retake control of the House. The 17th (Mike Lawler is the incumbent) and 19th Districts (Mark Molinaro is the incumbent) presented Democratic pickup opportunities, with Lawler facing the one-time Democratic congressman and Molinaro in a rematch against his 2022 opponent. The 18th District featured a competitive effort to hold a Democratic seat. A review of polling data and campaign finance reports, including spending by outside groups and assessment of the important issues to voters in the Valley, are considered alongside the impact of the Presidential election on these races.