Mike Lawler flipped a New York district red in 2022. But his ties to Trump might bite him in the midterms
Republican congressman’s support of many of the president’s policies has infuriated some of his constituents
TL;DR
- Republican Congressman Mike Lawler is in danger of losing his seat in New York's 17th congressional district.
- Lawler previously won by employing moderate policies and connecting with constituents in the Democratic-leaning district.
- His opponent, Cait Conley, is highlighting Lawler's alignment with Donald Trump, which may alienate voters.
- Lawler has voted against reining in Trump's military action in Iran and supported a bill that could impact health insurance.
- Despite past bipartisan support, Lawler's close ties to Trump are now a major challenge.
- Polling indicates a very close race, with millions of dollars being spent by both parties.
- Lawler has also shown independence from Trump on some issues, such as the SALT deduction cap and support for Haitian immigrants.
- His strategy to connect with constituents, including visiting kosher shopping centers and holding town halls, is being employed again.