US EditionRep. Mike Lawler won't run for New York governor, will seek reelection to House seat
NEW YORK'S 17TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, JUL 23 – Lawler cited President Trump's endorsement of Elise Stefanik and Republican leaders' pressure to retain a crucial House seat in a competitive district, targeted by Democrats for 2026 midterms.
- On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will seek re-election to his House seat in New York's 17th District, avoiding a gubernatorial bid.
- Amid worries about his House seat, Lawler prompted his decision after months of meeting GOP leaders and donors, citing concerns over losing his district seat in New York State.
- Earlier this year, President Donald Trump endorsed Lawler, and he met with Trump at the White House last week.
- With Lawler in the race, Democrats are targeting his Hudson Valley district, which backed Kamala Harris last year, potentially affecting GOP strategies.
- With the 2026 midterms approaching, the Cook Political Report and Sabato's Crystal Ball project the district as “leans Republican,” as Lawler plans his re-election campaign.
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Stefanik to make gubernatorial run decision in November
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Rep. Lawler 'Escapes' Gubernatorial Race; A Blow to Harris & Biden - Real News Now
Yesterday, New Yorker Republican Rep. Mike Lawler made it public that he has chosen to drop out of the race for New York’s gubernatorial seekers. Contradicting extensive speculations of the lawmaker vying to take on Gov. Kathy Hochul, he has instead decided to exercise his political acumen within the 18th congressional district. He stated, ‘After exhaustive thought and analysis, my all-inclusive assessment was that running for reelection was in …
Rep. Mike Lawler not entering NY's 2026 gubernatorial race
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Rep. Mike Lawler Rules Out Run for NY Governor, Will Seek Reelection
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) has announced he will seek reelection and will not challenge New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, in 2026. The Republican represents a suburban area of New York City in District 17, and has been viewed as a strong potential challenger to Hochul. However, another House Republican, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), has also reportedly been considering a gubernatorial run. Lawler made the announcement in a July 23 post on X…
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