New York — U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, a moderate Republican representing a suburban New York swing district, said Wednesday he won’t run for governor next year.

Mike Lawler says he will run for reelection in his Hudson Valley House district in the 2026 midterms, forgoing a bid for governor. Lawler had been considering a gubernatorial run, among the ...

Rep. Michael Lawler said he would instead run for reelection in his swing House district. Rep. Elise Stefanik has indicated she may challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul next year.