Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Suffern, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Mike Lawler
President Donald Trump gave Lawler his complete and total endorsement for re-election in a Truth Social post. The endorsement came as Lawler fought to keep his seat against Democrat Cait Conley.
Twelve canvassers who worked on Lawler's campaign sued him personally and through his campaign, alleging wage violations, discrimination and retaliation. Lawler's campaign has not been found liable, and the complaint does not claim he witnessed the alleged incidents.
Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley held their final televised debate ahead of the November 2026 election in New York's 17th district. The debate featured sharp exchanges between the two candidates.
The U.S. House passed the Lawler-Golden Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act, a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Lawler and Representative Jared Golden. The measure aims to provide certainty for Northeast fisheries.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Michael Vincent Lawler |
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| Party | Republican |
| Summary | Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 17th congressional district since 2023, after previously serving in the New York State Assembly. He is seeking a third term in the November 2026 midterm election. |
| 2026 Re-election | Seeking a third term against Democrat Cait Conley in the 3 November 2026 general election |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Manhattan College | Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance; valedictorian of his class |
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| Suffern High School | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Residence | Pearl River, New York |
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| Religion | Catholic |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Doina |
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Family
| Parents | Kevin Lawler and Marie Lawler (née Fortino) |
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| Spouse | Doina |
| Children | Julianna and Elizabeth |
| Relatives | Traugott Lawler (great-uncle) |
Career
| U.S. House of Representatives | Representative for New York's 17th congressional district since January 2023; re-elected in November 2024; serves on the Financial Services Committee and the Foreign Affairs Committee |
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| New York State Assembly | Member for the 97th district, 2021 to 2022; served on the Committees on Aging, Banks, Education and Housing, and was Ranking Member on Governmental Operations |
| Earlier roles | Special assistant to the chairman of the New York Republican State Committee (2009 to 2011); Executive Director of the New York Republican State Committee; Deputy Town Supervisor of Orangetown, New York; Senior Advisor to the Westchester County Executive |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His great-uncle was Traugott Lawler. | |
| 2. In 2022 he defeated a sitting chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which his office describes as the first such Republican win in over 40 years. | |
| 3. His office states he was rated the most effective freshman lawmaker in the 118th Congress. | |
| 4. He is a Co-Chair of the Moldova Caucus and the Extreme Heat Caucus, according to his official biography. | |
| 5. In August 2026 a Bridge Grades report card gave him a Bridge Score of 99.2 out of 100 and an 'A' grade for the 119th Congress. |
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