{"id":2465728,"date":"2025-07-23T14:02:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T18:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-reportedly-convinces-key-gop-rep-to-drop-gubernatorial-hopes-and-stick-with-the-plan\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T14:03:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T18:03:06","slug":"trump-reportedly-convinces-key-gop-rep-to-drop-gubernatorial-hopes-and-stick-with-the-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-reportedly-convinces-key-gop-rep-to-drop-gubernatorial-hopes-and-stick-with-the-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump Reportedly Convinces Key GOP Rep to Drop Gubernatorial Hopes and Stick with the Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-reportedly-convinces-key-gop-rep-to-drop-gubernatorial-hopes-and-stick-with-the-plan%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2465728&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Republican Representative Mike Lawler announced that he will seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives for New York&#8217;s 17th Congressional District rather of running for governor in 2026. Lawler shared his decision on &#8220;Fox adn Friends,&#8221; ending months of speculation. He had considered challenging Democratic governor Kathy Hochul, whom he criticized as the &#8220;worst governor in America&#8221; and expressed the belief that she should be defeated in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Lawler made his decision after a recent meeting with former President Donald Trump, who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whistleblower-under-armour-mandated-that-white-employees-watch-anti-white-diversity-training-videos\/\" title=\"Whistleblower: Under Armour Mandated That White Employees Watch Anti-White Diversity Training Videos\">reportedly encouraged<\/a> him to remain in the House to help maintain the GOP&#8217;s narrow majority. Lawler stated that although he feels positioned to challenge Hochul,he chose to continue his work in Congress.<\/p>\n<p>This development paves the way for representative Elise Stefanik, a strong Trump ally, to potentially run for governor. Stefanik expressed support for Lawler and emphasized Republican unity in defeating hochul next year. Lawler&#8217;s district, covering parts of Westchester and Rockland counties, is a key battleground, with Democrats already running several candidates against him.Lawler emphasized his commitment to continuing his efforts for his constituents in the House.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Republican Rep. Mike Lawler will seek re-election in New York&rsquo;s 17th Congressional District instead of running for governor next year.<\/p>\n<p>Lawler made the announcement Wednesday morning on &ldquo;Fox and Friends,&rdquo; ending months of speculation about the matter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/after-meeting-trump-republican-key-house-battleground-announces-major-decision-fox-friends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fox News<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>Lawler had been openly considering a challenge to New York&rsquo;s Democratic Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gov-kathy-hochul-tells-new-yorkers-paying-big-bucks-illegal-aliens-just-throw-job-away\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kathy Hochul<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;There&rsquo;s no question Kathy Hochul is the worst governor in America,&rdquo; Lawler told the network.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In 2026, she needs to be defeated,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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Lawler said<\/p>\n<p>His decision clears the way for Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/alert-trump-pulls-stefanik-nomination-painful-strategic-decision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elise Stefanik<\/a>, a top Trump ally, to mount her own bid for governor.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Republicans are more unified than ever in our mission to fire the worst governor in America, Kathy Hochul, in 2026,&rdquo; Stefanik said.<\/p>\n<p>Stefanik praised Lawler as a &ldquo;great, effective, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mike-lawler-rules-out-bid-for-new-york-governor\/\" title=\"... rules out bid for New York ...\">hardworking representative<\/a>,&rdquo; Fox News reported.<\/p>\n<p>She also said she would announce her own decision after this November&rsquo;s local elections.<\/p>\n<p>Lawler had informed Speaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mike-johnson-delays-epstein-files-vote-6-weeks-give-trump-admin-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Johnson<\/a> of his decision to seek another term in the chamber on Tuesday, according to the Times.<\/p>\n<p>Trump endorsed Lawler&rsquo;s re-election in May, a move many viewed as a signal of support for Stefanik&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-caitlyn-jenner-very-serious-about-challenging-gavin-newsom-in-california-recall-working-with-former-trump-campaign-manager\/\" title=\"Report: Caitlyn Jenner \u2018Very Serious\u2019 About Challenging Gavin Newsom In California Recall, ...ing With Former ... Campaign Manager\">potential gubernatorial run<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lawler&rsquo;s district, which includes parts of Westchester and Rockland counties, is one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >closely watched swing seats<\/a> in the country.<\/p>\n<p>Seven Democrats have already entered the race to challenge him, per the Times.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats have made targeting the seat one of their top priorities after the district went for then-Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;With more work to do,&rdquo; Lawler said, &ldquo;I look forward to continuing to fight for my district and the people who elected me.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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He announced his decision Wednesday morning on &#8220;Fox and Friends,&#8221; putting an end to months of speculation, according to Fox News. 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