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Mike
Lawler

Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler of Pearl River, NY, serving NY-17 since 2023 and seeking reelection in 2026.

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Background

Mike Lawler is a Republican U.S. Representative serving New York's 17th Congressional District, a seat he has held since January 2023. 23 He is a lifelong Hudson Valley resident who grew up and currently lives in Pearl River, New York. 3

Before Congress, Lawler served in the New York State Assembly representing the 97th District from 2021 to 2023. 34 Earlier in his career he was Orangetown deputy town supervisor, a senior adviser to the Westchester County executive, and executive director of the New York State Republican Party, and he founded a government affairs and public relations firm. 3

Lawler graduated from Manhattan College with degrees in accounting and finance, and was valedictorian of his class. 3 He has emphasized a bipartisan record in representing the competitive NY-17 district and is seeking reelection in the November 2026 general election. 810

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 17, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for New York's 17th Congressional District
Website
lawlerforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    news
    NPR profiles Lawler's NY-17 race as a test of Republican midterm strategy

    NPR reported on the NY-17 race as a test of Lawler's ability to win a district that leaned Democratic in recent presidential elections, framing it as a bellwether for Republican midterm prospects.

    New York's toss-up House seat tests Republican's midterm ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    USA Today and Journal News profile Lawler's bipartisanship strategy ahead of November vote

    Coverage described Lawler's effort to hold his competitive NY-17 seat by emphasizing bipartisanship, with the November 3 election approaching and the race considered a key battleground.

    GOP Rep. Mike Lawler hopes bipartisanship can hold his NY House seat · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    Lawler joins Blakeman at immigration event, blasting NY limits on ICE cooperation

    At an event with Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, Lawler criticized a New York law restricting local police cooperation with ICE, calling sanctuary policies 'a disaster for our country' and supporting federal legislation to prohibit them. The event followed arrests in Westchester and Putnam counties.

    Lawler, Blakeman blast NY limit on ICE help at Westchester event · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 5
    endorsement
    Montebello Deputy Mayor Stacy Caridi, a Democrat, endorses Lawler citing Israel stance and local infrastructure funding

    Montebello Deputy Mayor Stacy Caridi, a Democrat, endorsed Lawler, citing his positions on Israel, antisemitism, and federal funding for local infrastructure, saying she was 'putting my community ahead of my party.'

    Second local Jewish Democratic official endorses ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 2
    poll
    Lawler campaign releases internal poll showing him leading Conley 50%-47%

    Lawler's campaign press-release page reported a survey showing Lawler leading Conley 50% to 47%, distinct from the Emerson/PIX11 poll. Methods were not fully detailed in the available source.

    Press Releases - Mike Lawler for Congress · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 1
    poll
    Emerson/PIX11 poll shows Conley leading Lawler 48%-46% in NY-17

    An Emerson College/PIX11 survey of 400 likely voters found Conley at 48% and Lawler at 46%, with 7% undecided and a margin of error of 4.9 points. Fieldwork overlapped the September 28 debate. Lawler's campaign cited internal polling showing him ahead.

    Cait Conley holds slight lead over Mike Lawler in NY-17 voter poll · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 28
    debate
    Lawler and Conley hold first general-election debate on News 12, clashing on immigration, economy, and records

    Lawler and Conley debated on News 12, addressing immigration, the economy, artificial intelligence, and their records. Lawler said he has supported Trump when he agrees with him and broken with him on some issues; Conley challenged his alignment with Trump. Each campaign claimed victory. A second debate on PIX11 was scheduled for October 14.

    Lawler, Conley debate records, immigration and costs in ... · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 21
    endorsement
    Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) crosses party lines to endorse Lawler

    Maine Democratic Congressman Jared Golden endorsed Lawler in an opinion article, pointing to Lawler's bipartisan work. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Lawler in response.

    Jared Golden crosses party lines again, endorsing Mike ... · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 15
    endorsement
    New Castle Councilwoman Ally Chemtob, a Democrat, endorses Lawler citing Israel and antisemitism record

    New Castle Town Councilwoman Ally Chemtob, a Democrat, endorsed Mike Lawler, citing his relationship with the Jewish community and his record on antisemitism and Middle East policy.

    Local Democratic official endorses Lawler, citing record on ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Steve Vescio, Briarcliff Manor mayor (unaffiliated) official
    Campaign described Vescio as unaffiliated. lawlerforcongress.com · Oct 5, 2026
  • Stacy Caridi, Montebello deputy mayor (Democrat) official
    Second local Jewish Democratic official to endorse Lawler. jewishinsider.com · Oct 5, 2026
  • U.S. Rep. Jared Golden (D–Maine) official
    Cross-party endorsement; Golden wrote an opinion piece in The Journal News stating 'I strongly back him, and I hope voters send him back to work.' lawlerforcongress.com · Sep 21, 2026
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    Endorsed Lawler during the Chamber's national bus tour. uschamber.com · Sep 20, 2026
  • Ally Chemtob, New Castle Town Council member (Democrat) official
    Democratic local official broke with her party to endorse Lawler. lawlerforcongress.com · Sep 14, 2026
  • Twenty labor unions (including Building and Construction Trades Council of Westchester and Putnam Counties, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, IBEW Local 363, IUEC, IUOE Local 825, LIUNA New York, Laborers' Local 754, New York Teamsters Joint Council 16, Teamsters Local 456, Transport Workers Union of America, TWU New York State Conference, SMART Transportation Division, Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, American Maritime Officers, International Organization of Masters Mates & Pilots, Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, Seafarers International Union, AFGE, National Federation of Federal Employees, National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 300) union
    Campaign announced 20 union endorsements for Labor Day; New York Teamsters had announced their endorsement separately on August 27. lawlerforcongress.com · Sep 8, 2026
  • Eleven law-enforcement organizations (Rockland County PBA, Police Conference of New York, Port Authority PBA, Port Authority Sergeants Benevolent Association, Haverstraw PBA, Carmel PBA, Carmel LBA, Westchester County Correction Superior Officers Association, New York State Supreme Court Officers Association, Sergeants Benevolent Association of New York City, New York State Fraternal Order of Police) union
    Groups collectively represented more than 80,000 officers statewide. lawlerforcongress.com · Aug 17, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$8.17M
Spent
$3.50M
Cash on hand
$4.84M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2NY17162(opens in a new tab)

Sources 24

  1. [1] News - Mike Lawler for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] New York's toss-up House seat tests Republican's midterm ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Press Releases - Mike Lawler for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] GOP Rep. Mike Lawler hopes bipartisanship can hold his NY House seat(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Lawler, Blakeman blast NY limit on ICE help at Westchester event(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] Second local Jewish Democratic official endorses ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  7. [7] Issues - Mike Lawler for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  8. [8] Cait Conley holds slight lead over Mike Lawler in NY-17 voter poll(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  9. [9] Lawler, Conley debate records, immigration and costs in ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  10. [10] Jared Golden crosses party lines again, endorsing Mike ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  11. [11] Rep. Lawler Earns “Incredibly Rare” Cross-Party Endorsement from ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  12. [12] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Mike Lawler for New York's ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
  13. [13] Local Democratic official endorses Lawler, citing record on ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  14. [14] DEMOCRATIC NEW CASTLE COUNCILWOMAN ALLY CHEMTOB BREAKS WITH ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  15. [15] LAWLER'S LABOR DAY: TWENTY UNIONS ENDORSE ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2026
  16. [16] LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR LAWLER: ELEVEN POLICE UNIONS ENDORSE ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 17, 2026
  17. [17] We promised tax relief for New York — and delivered | Opinion(opens in a new tab) Apr 22, 2026
  18. [18] Lawler Introduces Three-Bill Package to Tackle Housing Costs and ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 19, 2026
  19. [19] Lawler Advances Final FY26 Appropriations Package, Delivers Pay ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 22, 2026
  20. [20] Lawler Votes to Extend Enhanced ACA Tax Credits(opens in a new tab) Jan 8, 2026
  21. [21] Reps. Lawler, Salazar, and Escobar Introduce Historic ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2025
  22. [22] Rep. Mike Lawler: I have to set the record straight(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2024
  23. [23] Press Releases - Mike Lawler - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 26, 2024
  24. [24] Mike Lawler - Wikipedia(opens in a new tab) Jan 31, 2021
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