Lawler to sit out N.Y. governor's race, seek reelection in House
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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Renee Anderson is a digital producer at CBS New York. Renee graduated from Emerson College before working for WMUR-TV and the Boston Bruins. She joined CBS New York in 2016 and has been covering the New York City area for more than seven years.
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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