First-term Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., has secured victory in his re-election bid in the suburban 17th Congressional District, defeating former Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-N.Y. This win marks a significant success for House GOP leaders as they strive to maintain their narrow control over half of Congress.
Throughout his initial term, Lawler has established himself as a relatively moderate member of the House Republicans, often collaborating with colleagues from across the political spectrum. Notably, he was recognized as the fourth-most bipartisan member in the annual index compiled by the Lugar Center and Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy.
