Mike Lawler, two-time New York Congressman, faces tough contest against Democrat Cait Conley in 17th district's midterms race

Lawler served in the New York State Assembly before entering Congress in 2023. (Getty Images via AFP)

Republican Congressman Mike Lawler is seeking re-election for a third term in New York’s 17th Congressional District in the 2026 midterm elections. Describing himself as “a bipartisan leader who brings people together,” Lawler has made border security, tax cuts, and public safety central to his campaign. Nominated by both the Republican Party and New York’s … Read more