Mike Lawler
Mike Lawler has served as U.S. Representative for New York's 17th Congressional District since 2023. He represents a purple district in the Hudson Valley and is considered one of Democrats' best pickup opportunities.
- Party: Republican
- Office sought: U.S. House of Representatives
- State: NY
- Current office: U.S. Representative, New York's 17th Congressional District
Incumbency status: challenger
Education: B.A., Fordham University
Residence: Pearl River, NY
Biography
Michael Vincent Lawler was born in 1986 in New York. He earned his B.A. from Fordham University. He served in the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2023. He was elected to Congress in 2022, defeating incumbent Democrat Sean Patrick Maloney. He was re-elected in 2024. He represents a district that includes all or parts of Rockland, Putnam, and Westchester counties.
Professional background
U.S. Representative (2023–present); New York state assemblymember (2021–2023)
Public service
New York State Assembly (2021–2023); U.S. Representative (2023–present)