A trip to Buffalo and several attacks on the governor’s policies in New York State have some wondering whether Rockland’s Congressman might try for Albany in 2026. While he hasn’t confirmed he’s running, Mike Lawler has, on occasion, sounded like a candidate. Rockland’s New York State Senator, Republican Bill Weber of the 38th District, says Lawler could take on Governor Kathy Hochul…
For his part, Lawler says he is focused on his work in Washington. But at the same time, he continues to occasionally dip his toes into gubernatorial waters…
Lawler continues to hammer away at the governor on congestion pricing, high taxes, population loss, and the migrant issue among others. He traveled up to Buffalo last month to criticize her in her hometown over manufacturing sector job losses.