NY Rep. Mike Lawler Endorses Elise Stefanik for Governor — over Likely Republican Opponent Bruce Blakeman

Mike Lawler backs rival Elise Stefanik's gubernatorial campaign

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), who once believed he would be the “best positioned” candidate to beat Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) in 2026, has endorsed Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY) gubernatorial campaign. Lawler appeared with Stefanik at a Rockland County event on Monday to endorse his onetime rival. “Elise Stefanik doesn’t take s*** from anybody,” Lawler said at the event. “There’s a reason why Kathy Hochul spends every day attacking Elise Stefanik, beca…

NY Rep. Mike Lawler endorses Elise Stefanik for governor — over likely Republican opponent Bruce Blakeman

Rep. Mike Lawler endorsed fellow Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, his one-time potential primary rival, in the New York governor’s race Monday, elbowing out Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.

Stefanik rival Lawler backs congresswoman’s gubernatorial campaign

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), who once believed he would be the “best positioned” candidate to beat Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) in 2026, has endorsed Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-NY) gubernatorial campaign. Lawler appeared with Stefanik at a Rockland County event on Monday to endorse his onetime rival. “Elise Stefanik doesn’t take s*** from anybody,” Lawler said... The post Stefanik rival Lawler backs congresswoman’s gubernatorial campaign appeared first on…

Gubernatorial Candidate Elise Stefanik Wins Lawler’s Backing as Rockland GOP & Conservative Leaders Rally in Pearl River {PHOTOS & VIDEOS}

Congressman Mike Lawler on Monday publicly endorsed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for New York Governor, announcing his support during a major event hosted by the Rockland County Republican Committee and the Rockland County Conservative Party. Lawler is backing Stefanik over likely Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman, saying she is the strongest candidate to lead the party and expressing full confidence in her chances next November. The event dr…