Mike Lawler Will Seek Re-Election to House

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) “plans to seek re-election in his crucial Hudson Valley swing seat next year rather than run for governor,” the New York Times reports.

“Mr. Lawler had been openly exploring a campaign against Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, for months. Many Republicans viewed the congressman, who has consistently won in a Democratic-leaning district, as their most viable candidate in a left-leaning state.”

“But with Republicans preparing to defend a minuscule House majority, he was under intense pressure from President Trump and congressional allies to run for re-election. The president made his views clear in a private meeting at the White House last week.”