Rep. Elise Stefanik is holding off for now on a decision about the 2026 governor's race, saying she'll announce her plans after New York's elections for county and local offices on Nov. 4.

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) will not challenge New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) after considering a bid for months, likely clearing the way for Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to become the GOP nominee if ...

ALBANY — U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is a step closer to running for governor in 2026 Wednesday after the other New York Republican who was interested in the office — U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler — has said he ...

U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, a moderate Republican representing a suburban New York swing district, said Wednesday he won't run for governor next year.

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler announced on Wednesday that he will seek reelection in the House in a win for President Donald Trump.

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler Wednesday announced he’ll skip the New York governor’s race and will instead run for reelection ...

Rep. Mike Lawler will forgo a run for governor in 2026, shelving a political ambition he had publicly weighed since last year ...

Congressman Mike Lawler says he will run for reelection in his Hudson Valley House district in the 2026 midterms, forgoing a ...

US Rep. Mike Lawler announced he will seek re-election to Congress rather than run for governor, ending speculation about a ...

Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican whose House district includes Philipstown, said on Wednesday (July 23) that he won’t run for ...