A former Navy intelligence officer and tech entrepreneur and a Navy veteran are set to face off in the Nov. 8 race to represent New York’s 22nd Congressional District, which includes Syracuse and surrounding areas.
Democrat Francis Conole, a former adviser to two defense secretaries, won a narrow victory in his primary. His Republican opponent, Brandon Williams, a tech specialist and former submarine missile officer, upset businessman Steve Wells, who was supported by most of the party establishment.
