Congressman Mike Lawler released a statement unapologetically condemning a television ad airing in NY-17 by the Institute for Middle East Understanding (IMEU) and calls on all candidates in NY-17 to immediately denounce this ad.
“These numbers send a blunt message: Congressman Lawler is winning—and building a campaign that Democrats cannot catch,” said Ciro Riccardi, Campaign Manager for Lawler for Congress. “In an off-election year, we are shattering records, expanding our grassroots base, and stockpiling the resources needed to win decisively in 2026. This level of early support is historic for NY-17 and reflects the results-driven, bipartisan coalition Congressman Lawler continues to grow.”
New City, NY – 12/8/25… Today, the Lawler for Congress campaign responded to Democratic congressional candidate Beth Davidson’s Italian cooking segment, the most catastrophic use of an Instant Pot since the dawn of electricity. During the segment, Davidson prepared the dish in an Instant Pot rather than using traditional stovetop methods and failed to brown the […]
Pearl River, NY – November 6, 2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler slammed New York Democrats for attending the lavish SOMOS Puerto Rico Conference while New York families face skyrocketing costs of living and a state government shutdown. The 2025 SOMOS Conference, hosted this year at the upscale Caribe Hilton in San Juan, features days of luxury […]
Pearl River, NY – October 27, 2025… The Lawler for Congress campaign slammed Democrat Effie Phillips-Staley after she authored an outrageous Lohud op-ed accusing Israel of “genocide” — parroting the same anti-Israel talking points pushed by the far-left fringe and Hamas apologists. The campaign called on all Democrats running in New York’s 17th Congressional District […]
Pearl River, NY – October 24, 2025… Today, Congressman Mike Lawler blasted Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries for endorsing self-proclaimed socialist Zohran Mamdani, calling on every Democrat running for Congress in New York’s 17th District to tell voters exactly where they stand. “Hakeem Jeffries just endorsed Zohran Mamdani — a self-described socialist who’s spent his career […]
Pearl River, NY – October 8, 2025… Today, the Lawler for Congress campaign announced their strongest off-year Q3 haul, raising approximately $1.1 million and ending the quarter with $2.8 million in cash on hand. Powered by nearly 10,000 donations, the campaign continues to build the broad, bipartisan coalition needed to win and deliver for the […]
Pearl River, NY – September 8, 2025… Today, the Lawler for Congress campaign slammed Peter Chatzky for embracing the radical, anti-Israel agenda of Zohran Mamdani — an extreme position that is completely out of touch with Hudson Valley voters. In a recent interview with Jewish Insider, Chatzky accused Israel of violating U.S. arms sales law and […]
Thursday, August 21, 2025 Pearl River, NY… In case you missed it, on Monday, Nick Reisman at Politico reported on Lawler for Congress unveiling a 5-figure digital ad campaign promoting the wins delivered for middle and working-class families in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Politico: Why this swing seat House member is doubling down on […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: [email protected] Pearl River, NY… 7/23/2025 – Congressman Mike Lawler today officially announced his campaign for re-election to represent New York’s 17th Congressional District during an exclusive appearance on Fox and Friends. Lawler, recognized as one of the most bipartisan and effective lawmakers in Congress, reaffirmed his commitment to fighting for New York […]
