Lawler seeks reelection to the House and will not pursue a run for governor of New York.
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) has decided not to run against Governor Kathy Hochul (D) after weighing the possibility for several months. Instead, Lawler is pursuing re-election in his district as Democrats aim to unseat him, part of their broader strategy to take back control of the House. Interestingly, the Democrats experienced a decline of over […]
Lawler plans to run for re-election, raising GOP prospects for maintaining House majority
Mike Lawler to Seek Re-election in Competitive NY District New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has announced his intention to run for re-election next year in his crucial Battlegrounds House district, which encompasses a significant portion of New York City’s northern suburbs. During a Wednesday morning interview on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends,” Lawler expressed […]
Mike Lawler claims the Senate is presenting a favorable proposal on SALT in the Trump tax bill.
Republican Reactions to Senate Tax Provisions A prominent Republican from New York expressed satisfaction with the Senate’s version of President Trump’s tax provisions after a rocky few weeks. “I think it’s a very good thing,” said Rep. Mike Lawler, emphasizing that they managed to keep the language regarding their home deductions unchanged. He noted that […]
‘The Nonsense Needs to End’: John Kennedy Urges Mike Lawler to Stop Complaining About Reduced Deductions for Blue States
Sen. Kennedy Critiques Rep. Lawler Over Tax Cuts On Friday, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy criticized New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler, suggesting he should submit a “hurtful sentiment report” concerning the Senate’s choice to reduce state and local tax deductions (often referred to as SALT). This statement follows the House of Representatives’ recent passage of […]
Rep. Mike Lawler gaining backing from upstate Republican leaders as he considers a 2026 run for governor of New York
Lawler Gauges Support for Possible Governor Run ALBANY – Republican Representative Mike Lawler is actively seeking backing from state party leaders as he weighs the decision to enter next year’s gubernatorial race. Last weekend, officials from the Hudson Valley visited six counties, engaging with numerous county GOP committee chairs, elected officials, and party loyalists. Some […]
Rep. Mike Lawler is more likely to beat Gov. Kathy Hochul than Elise Stefanik, according to a poll.
Rep. Mike Lawler appears to have a stronger chance than Rep. Elise Stefanik in the upcoming gubernatorial race against incumbent Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, according to a new poll. The survey conducted by Brock McClary of Harper Polling indicates that Lawler is favorably positioned among moderate voters compared to Stefanik, as both Republicans prepare to […]
New York Democratic lawmaker unleashes foul language at GOP Rep. Lawler during House session
House Floor Disruption Over Lawmaker’s Arrest Democrat John Manion expressed intense frustration on the New York State House floor, aimed at Rep. Mike Lawler (R), after Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif) experienced a confrontation with law enforcement earlier that day. It was quite a scene, certainly no shortage of heated words. This outburst from Manion followed […]
Mike Lawler instructs a ‘crazy’ Democrat colleague to ‘leave him alone’ following a confrontation on the floor
Political Tensions Erupt in House of Representatives During a session in the House of Representatives, Representative John Mannion, a Democrat from New York, passionately confronted Republican Representative Mike Lawler, suggesting that Lawler was not aligning with his party’s side effectively. This exchange ignited a brief period of chaos on the floor. Typically, House members occupy […]
John Mannion Launches Heated Rant Against Mike Lawler on House Floor
House Floor Confrontation Between New York Democrats and Republicans On Thursday, a heated confrontation erupted on the House floor, initiated by New York Democrat John Mannion, directed at Republican Rep. Mike Lawler. This clash took place after the House debated and passed a $9.4 billion rescue package. Mannion’s outburst reportedly happened in front of a […]
Rep. Mike Lawler highlights $40K SALT deduction limit for New York as House advances Trump’s tax plan
Rep. Mike Lawler Celebrates Significant Tax Credit Increase WASHINGTON – Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) is marking an 11-hour agreement that brings a 400% increase in state and local tax (SALT) credits, part of President Trump’s “one big beautiful bill.” “For the middle class, this represents a true win, particularly in places like New York,” Lawler […]