Golden breaks Democratic ranks to support Lawler’s reelection bid
Donald Trump’s strength in Golden’s district and Lawler’s interactions with him are included as electoral and partisan context.
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Retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden endorsed Republican Rep. Mike Lawler’s reelection bid, citing their bipartisan work and Lawler’s support for extending a pause on federal lobster regulations. Lawler faces Democrat Cait Conley in a race rated a Toss-up.
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Michael Lawler
R · NY-17
Republican incumbent seeking reelection and recipient of Golden’s endorsement
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Jared F. Golden
D · ME-2
Retiring Democratic representative who endorsed Lawler and joined Republicans on procedural votes
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