Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) said Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) “doesn’t have the spine” to challenge her for the governor’s seat.

Despite months of teasing a potential bid to unseat unpopular Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, Lawler confirmed his decision.

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will forgo a 2026 run for governor and instead seek a third term in his Hudson ...

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will forgo a 2026 run for governor and instead seek a third term in his Hudson ...

NEW YORK -- U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, a moderate Republican representing a suburban New York swing district, said Wednesday he ...

As Hochul aims to make Trump the boogeyman of 2026, Stefanik is already tying Hochul to Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran ...

Rep. Mike Lawler of the Hudson Valley won't run against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026, after Rep. Elise Stefanik decided to ...

Rep. Mike Lawler says he will run for reelection in New York's 17th Congressional District in the 2026 midterms, forgoing a bid for governor.

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) announced on Wednesday that he won’t be entering New York’s gubernatorial race, opting to run for ...

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-New York) announced Wednesday he will not run for governor and will instead seek reelection to the House.

His decision could clear the way for Rep. Elise Stefanik to seek the Executive Mansion without a competitive GOP primary.