Rep. Lawler: Trump suggested he run for reelection but 'it was my decision' not to run for governor
NBC Newsยท2025-07-23 21:31
Welcome back. It's only 2025, but one of the big puzzle pieces for the 2026 midterms just clicked into place. New York Republican Congressman Mike Lawler announced today he will run for reelection, ending speculation that he would run for governor of New York.Lawler is one of the few Republicans to carry a district one by former Vice President Harris, and his 2026 race will be one of the key battlegrounds for control of the House. His decision seemingly clears the field for his House Republican colleague El ...