Michael Lawler

Local Democratic official endorses Lawler, citing record on antisemitism, Israel

A local Democratic official endorsed Lawler, citing his work against antisemitism and his relationship with the Jewish community.

House bipartisan group floats congressional redistricting changes to stop partisan map wars

Lawler helped develop district-drawing standards as part of the Problem Solvers Caucus’s redistricting proposals.

ActJew announces bipartisan Lower Hudson Valley endorsements

ActJew chose Lawler for reelection after meeting with him and his challenger, citing his bipartisan work and support for Israel.

Foreign PolicyEducation

88%·12%

The New Republic

Foreign PolicyEnvironment/ClimateImmigration

Senate Republicans Kill Democratic Attempt to Rein Trump in on Iran

Representative Mike Lawler joined a discharge petition to protect Haitian immigrants, citing the importance of TPS holders to the healthcare system.

100%·0%

Fox News

Budget/SpendingTaxesEconomy

Republicans rip 4 blue states for keeping taxes on tips, overtime after Trump reprieve

Representative Lawler criticized the New York state government for maintaining a high tax burden on essential workers.

83%·17%

NPR

Oct 16

Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware talks about the ongoing government shutdown

Representative Mike Lawler was cited for proposing a one-year extension of ACA subsidies as a potential path to end the shutdown.

Labor/UnionsBudget/SpendingHealthcare

80%·20%

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◆Mixed & Info

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingHealthcare

Jan 13

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders - AP News

Mike Lawler joined three other Republicans in signing the petition that forced a House vote on extending the subsidies.

Gothamist

Environment/ClimateEconomyTechnology/Privacy

How attacking data centers became smart politics for the left and right in New York

Lawler’s campaign is making data center development an issue in his race against Cait Conley.

The Hill+1

Labor/UnionsHealthcareTaxes

Jeffries hammers Lawler after Dem endorsement: ‘Partisan hack’

Lawler’s bipartisan actions are praised by Golden and challenged by Jeffries as inconsistent with his broader record.

Roll Call+5

InfrastructureEnvironment/ClimateTechnology/Privacy

Golden breaks Democratic ranks to support Lawler’s reelection bid

Michael Lawler received a cross-party endorsement while defending his record as a moderate in a competitive reelection race.

In a hard-fought New York House race, the environment is on the ballot

Michael Lawler is defending his seat while emphasizing nuclear power, natural gas and local control over data-center development.

40%·60%

The Hill

4d ago

Democrat Golden backs GOP’s Lawler in tough New York race

Lawler received Golden’s bipartisan endorsement while Democrats criticized his broader record and alignment with President Trump.

Labor/UnionsHealthcareAgriculture

56%·44%

NBC 6 South Florida+6

Foreign PolicyImmigrationEconomy

House advances bill to shield Haitian immigrants in defiance of Trump

Rep. Mike Lawler co-introduced the legislation and voted in favor of the discharge petition.

Next News Network

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionEconomy

BETRAYAL: Seven House Republicans STAB Trump in the Back, Vote to Block Tariffs on Canada

Freshman Representative Mike Lawler was highlighted for his vote against the President's Canada tariff policy.

20%·80%

Ballotpedia News

InfrastructureTaxesVoting Rights

Cait Conley (D), Beth Davidson (D), Effie Phillips-Staley (D), and three other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on June 23, 2026

Representative Mike Lawler is identified as one of the most vulnerable House incumbents as Democrats vie for his seat in 2026.

45%·55%

Associated Press+10

Foreign PolicyImmigration

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration - AP News

Representative Mike Lawler broke with party leadership to co-sponsor the bill, citing the vital role of Haitian immigrants in his community.

57%·43%

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingHealthcare

Dec 17

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies - AP News

Representative Mike Lawler joined the petition, stating leadership gave him no choice but to force a vote on health subsidies.

Occidental Dissent

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Bloomberg: Miriam Adelson’s $40 Million Boosts GOP’s Midterms War Chest

Representative Mike Lawler was criticized in the article for receiving AIPAC funding and sponsoring the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act.

33%·67%

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▼Bad Look

theiowastandard.com

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

No Amnesty, No Surrender: Why The DIGNIDAD Act Must Die

Rep. Lawler is identified as a vocal co-sponsor of the DIGNIDAD Act, whose characterization of the bill is disputed.

Labor/UnionsImmigrationEconomy

Conservative Institute+2

Apr 12

Nineteen House Republicans sign on to Salazar amnesty bill for millions of illegal immigrants

Representative Lawler was singled out for his defense of the bill and faced criticism over its enforcement mechanics.

14%·86%

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Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Jan 13

House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders - AP News

Mike Lawler joined three other Republicans in signing the petition that forced a House vote on extending the subsidies.

Gothamist

Environment/ClimateEconomy

How attacking data centers became smart politics for the left and right in New York

Lawler’s campaign is making data center development an issue in his race against Cait Conley.

Jewish Insider

Local Democratic official endorses Lawler, citing record on antisemitism, Israel

A local Democratic official endorsed Lawler, citing his work against antisemitism and his relationship with the Jewish community.

House bipartisan group floats congressional redistricting changes to stop partisan map wars

Lawler helped develop district-drawing standards as part of the Problem Solvers Caucus’s redistricting proposals.

ActJew announces bipartisan Lower Hudson Valley endorsements

ActJew chose Lawler for reelection after meeting with him and his challenger, citing his bipartisan work and support for Israel.

Foreign PolicyEducation

88%·12%

The Hill+1

Jeffries hammers Lawler after Dem endorsement: ‘Partisan hack’

Lawler’s bipartisan actions are praised by Golden and challenged by Jeffries as inconsistent with his broader record.

Labor/UnionsHealthcare

Roll Call+5

InfrastructureEnvironment/Climate

Golden breaks Democratic ranks to support Lawler’s reelection bid

Michael Lawler received a cross-party endorsement while defending his record as a moderate in a competitive reelection race.

In a hard-fought New York House race, the environment is on the ballot

Michael Lawler is defending his seat while emphasizing nuclear power, natural gas and local control over data-center development.

40%·60%

The Hill

4d ago

Democrat Golden backs GOP’s Lawler in tough New York race

Lawler received Golden’s bipartisan endorsement while Democrats criticized his broader record and alignment with President Trump.

Labor/UnionsHealthcare

56%·44%

NBC 6 South Florida+6

Foreign PolicyImmigration

House advances bill to shield Haitian immigrants in defiance of Trump

Rep. Mike Lawler co-introduced the legislation and voted in favor of the discharge petition.

theiowastandard.com

Ethics/CorruptionImmigration

No Amnesty, No Surrender: Why The DIGNIDAD Act Must Die

Rep. Lawler is identified as a vocal co-sponsor of the DIGNIDAD Act, whose characterization of the bill is disputed.

Conservative Institute+2

Apr 12

Nineteen House Republicans sign on to Salazar amnesty bill for millions of illegal immigrants

Representative Lawler was singled out for his defense of the bill and faced criticism over its enforcement mechanics.

Labor/UnionsImmigration

14%·86%

Next News Network

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

BETRAYAL: Seven House Republicans STAB Trump in the Back, Vote to Block Tariffs on Canada

Freshman Representative Mike Lawler was highlighted for his vote against the President's Canada tariff policy.

20%·80%

Ballotpedia News

Foreign PolicyImmigration

Cait Conley (D), Beth Davidson (D), Effie Phillips-Staley (D), and three other candidates are running in the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District on June 23, 2026

Representative Mike Lawler is identified as one of the most vulnerable House incumbents as Democrats vie for his seat in 2026.

House passes a bill to protect Haitian immigrants, in slap back to the Trump administration - AP News

Representative Mike Lawler broke with party leadership to co-sponsor the bill, citing the vital role of Haitian immigrants in his community.

57%·43%

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

Dec 17

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies - AP News

Representative Mike Lawler joined the petition, stating leadership gave him no choice but to force a vote on health subsidies.

Occidental Dissent

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

Bloomberg: Miriam Adelson’s $40 Million Boosts GOP’s Midterms War Chest

Representative Mike Lawler was criticized in the article for receiving AIPAC funding and sponsoring the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act.

33%·67%

The New Republic

Foreign PolicyEnvironment/Climate

Senate Republicans Kill Democratic Attempt to Rein Trump in on Iran

Representative Mike Lawler joined a discharge petition to protect Haitian immigrants, citing the importance of TPS holders to the healthcare system.

100%·0%

Fox News