Rockland’s Congressman has popped up in the news recently for reasons that have less to do with governing and more to do with external issues, but his name has also been tossed around lately as a potential candidate for New York Governor in two years. When asked about that last week on “The Morning Show,” Hudson Valley representative, Republican Mike Lawler of the 17th district, said he’s focused on his current campaign…
Other Republicans that have been floated as potential candidates against Governor Kathy Hochul in 2026 include former Congressman Lee Zeldin who lost last time around, and Nassau County Executive, Bruce Blakeman. Lawler faces former Representative, Democrat Mondaire Jones, in the 17th congressional district race.