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← Rundown2026 New York House race — Michael Lawler's seat

2026 election · U.S. House

2026 New York House race — Michael Lawler's seat

Incumbent: Michael Lawler (Republican)

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  • Michael Lawler
    Michael Lawler

    Republican · Incumbent

    Stated positions (8) ▾
    • Abortion: Supports restricting abortion except in cases of rape, incest, or to protect the mother's health, while also advocating protection of IVF services. [1][2]
    • Crime & Policing: Supports law enforcement, backs qualified immunity, opposes defunding police, and supported parole system reforms like the Less is More Act. [1]
    • Energy: Supports lowering energy costs and pursuing a responsible energy policy while preserving the environment. [1]

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  • Foreign Policy: Advocates a non-isolationist U.S. foreign policy, strong support for Israel, and views China as a serious economic and security threat. [1]
  • Gun Policy: Supports red-flag laws and bans on ghost guns while opposing raising the minimum age to buy semiautomatic rifles to 21 and opposing lawsuits against gun manufacturers. [1]
  • Immigration: Supports stronger border security and enforcement, opposes funding for sanctuary cities, but also favors expanding legal immigration and a rigorous path to legal status (not citizenship) for long-term undocumented immigrants without criminal records. [1][2][3]
  • Social Security & Healthcare: Supports protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, and making healthcare more affordable and accessible. [1]
  • Taxation: Supports reducing personal and corporate income taxes, expanding the Child Tax Credit, and raising the SALT deduction cap to provide relief to constituents. [1][2]
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