Michael Lawler

Republican · U.S. House, District 17, New York
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Michael Lawler

Republican · Incumbent · Candidate for U.S. House, District 17, New York
Campaign site · Ballotpedia profile · Congress.gov · Ballot listing source 1 · Ballot listing source 2

Also running: Cait Conley (D)

Where Lawler stands

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Being able to find common ground with those you don’t agree with, regardless of party and conducting oneself with integrity.
Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Finding common ground and compromise with folks on both sides of the aisle in order to get things done for constituents.
Candidate's own survey answer, via Ballotpedia Candidate Connection

2025–2026 FEC campaign finance summary (through 10/14/2026): Total receipts $10,317,627 (individual contributions $3,971,573; PAC & party committees $2,498,555), total disbursements $8,527,472, cash on hand $1,959,524.

Source: FEC.gov candidate H2NY17162 · Principal committee: C00815415.