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Coverage dated July 22, 2025

Mike Lawler to sit out New York governor

Headline from CBS News

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.

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  1. NBC News

    Rep. Mike Lawler won't run for governor in New York as Elise Stefanik's decision looms (opens NBC News)

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    Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N

  2. CBS News

    Mike Lawler to sit out New York governor (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    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.

  3. Roll Call

    Lawler will seek reelection to New York swing seat, passing on run for governor (opens Roll Call)

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    New York Rep. Mike Lawler will run for reelection next year rather than try to become the state’s first Republican governor in two decades.

  4. MyNorthwest

    Republican congressman Mike Lawler says he won't run for New York governor (opens MyNorthwest)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, a moderate Republican representing a suburban New York swing district, said Wednesday he won't run for governor next

  5. New York Post

    Exclusive | Rep. Mike Lawler tells The Post he won’t run for NY governor (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Despite months of teasing a potential bid to unseat unpopular Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, Lawler confirmed he’ll instead focus reelection.

  6. ABC 7 New York

    Lawler won't run for NY governor, will seek reelection to House seat in district NY-17 (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Rep. Mike Lawler will not run for New York governor next year, forgoing a brutal primary to seek reelection to his NY-17 congressional seat.

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