Republican Mike Lawler faces possible loss of New York House seat over ties to the president

Summary

Republican congressman Mike Lawler, 40, is in danger of losing his seat in New York's 17th congressional district next week, in one of the closest-run battlegrounds of this year's midterm elections. He has defeated Democratic opponents in the last two elections with moderate policies, but his support for many of the president's policies has infuriated some of his constituents.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   1 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Republican congressman Mike Lawler is in danger of losing his New York 17th district seat next week, after winning the last two elections with moderate policies, because his support for many of the president's policies has infuriated some constituents.