New York voters may not have much doubt Tuesday about which way their state will tip for president — but a handful of the state’s competitive congressional races could play a huge role in determining whether Democrats or Republicans take control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler and former Rep. Mondaire Jones are battling for New York's 17th District seat in a key race to decide party control of the House

New York's 17th District covers all of Rockland and Putnam counties and parts of Westchester and Dutchess in New York City's northern suburbs.