ALBANY, NY – Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) plans to forgo a run for governor and can as a substitute search reelection for his Hudson Valley Home seat, he confirmed to The Submit early Wednesday.
Regardless of months of teasing a possible bid to unseat unpopular Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, Lawler confirmed he'll as a substitute concentrate on holding onto his battleground congressional seat.
Lawler's bowing out clears the way in which for Rep. Elise Stefanik, who has additionally been jostling for the GOP nod to run for Governor.
Stefanik stated Wednesday that she'd make a proper resolution after November.
“I'm grateful for the outpouring of assist throughout our nice state from Republicans, Independents, and Democrats who know it's our final greatest likelihood to Save New York,” Stefanik wrote.
