共和党众议员迈克·劳勒正在寻求在2026年中期选举中连任纽约第17国会选区众议员，这将是他的第三个任期。劳勒自称是“一位能够团结各方的两党领袖”，将边境安全、减税和公共安全作为其竞选的核心议题。劳勒同时获得了共和党和纽约州保守党的提名，将面对民主党提名人凯特·康利。
Republican Congressman Mike Lawler is seeking re-election for a third term in New York’s 17th Congressional District in the 2026 midterm elections. Describing himself as “a bipartisan leader who brings people together,” Lawler has made border security, tax cuts, and public safety central to his campaign. Nominated by both the Republican Party and New York’s Conservative Party, Lawler is set to face Democratic nominee Cait Conley.
劳勒于2023年1月进入国会，此前他在2022年击败了民主党现任议员肖恩·帕特里克·马洛尼。当选众议员之前，他曾于2021年至2022年代表纽约州第97州众议院选区，并担任过奥兰治镇副镇长。他还曾在纽约州共和党政治事务中任职。在国会中，劳勒担任众议院金融服务委员会和外交事务委员会委员，致力于经济、金融监管和国际关系等议题。
Lawler entered Congress in January 2023 after defeating Democratic incumbent Sean Patrick Maloney in 2022. Before his election to the House, he represented New York’s 97th Assembly District from 2021 to 2022 and served as a deputy town supervisor of Orangetown. He also worked in Republican Party politics in New York. In Congress, Lawler serves on the House Financial Services and Foreign Affairs committees, working on issues involving the economy, financial regulation, and international relations.
劳勒的背景、教育与个人生活劳勒于1986年9月9日出生于纽约州萨福恩，在哈德逊河谷的罗克兰县长大。他曾就读于萨福恩高中，后于2009年毕业于曼哈顿学院，获得工商管理学位，主修会计和金融双学位。他是毕业班的优等生（valedictorian）。进入政界前，他还创办了一家政府事务与传播公司。劳勒的妻子多伊娜出生于摩尔多瓦，后加入美国国籍。他们居住在纽约州珍珠河，育有两个女儿，朱莉安娜和伊丽莎白。
Inside Lawler’s background, education, and personal lifeBorn on September 9, 1986, in Suffern, New York, Michael Vincent Lawler grew up in Rockland County, in the Hudson Valley. He attended Suffern High School and later graduated from Manhattan College in 2009 with a degree in business administration and double majors in accounting and finance. He was the valedictorian of his graduating class. Before entering politics, he also founded a government affairs and communications firm. Lawler is married to Doina, who was born in Moldova and later became a US citizen. They live in Pearl River, New York, with their two daughters, Julianna and Elizabeth.
劳勒拥有爱尔兰和意大利血统，曾多次强调家庭以及已故父亲对他投身公共服务的影响。美国联邦探员上门调查涉嫌非公民投票，正值中期选举前夕劳勒的政治立场与关键议题根据其竞选网站，劳勒反对联邦层面禁止堕胎，表示他“绝不会强迫强奸受害者或面临严重健康问题的女性违背意愿继续妊娠”。他还支持获取避孕措施和体外受精（IVF），并推出《体外受精获取与负担能力法案》，提议提供联邦税收抵免以帮助家庭承担生育治疗费用。此外，他认为未成年人寻求堕胎时需要通知父母。
Lawler, who is of Irish and Italian descent, has frequently highlighted the influence of his family and his late father on his path to public service.US federal agents visit residents’ homes to investigate alleged noncitizen voting ahead of midtermsLawler’s political positions and key issuesAccording to his campaign website, Lawler opposes a federal ban on abortion, stating that he would “never force a rape victim or woman facing a serious health issue to continue a pregnancy against their will”. He also supports access to contraception and in vitro fertilization (IVF), along with the introduction of the IVF Access and Affordability Act, which proposes federal tax credits to help families cover fertility treatment costs. Moreover, he believes parental notification is necessary when a minor seeks an abortion.
在国防方面，劳勒主张强大的美军并加强与美国盟友的合作。他支持美国援助乌克兰对抗俄罗斯，将该冲突描述为弗拉基米尔·普京的“非法入侵”。他还提出《印太条约联盟法案》，旨在“遏制共产主义中国和朝鲜的侵略”。除国防外，他还致力于让教育更可负担。
In addition, Lawler advocates for a strong US military and closer cooperation with American allies. He has backed US assistance to Ukraine in its war against Russia, describing the conflict as Vladimir Putin’s “illegal invasion”. He also introduced the Indo-Pacific Treaty Alliance Act, which aims to “deter aggression by communist China and North Korea”. Apart from national defence, he has worked to make education more affordable.
他提出《学生负担得起贷款法案》，提议将学生贷款利率降至2%。其他提案包括为支付学费的家庭和购买教学用品的教师提供税收减免。劳勒在边境安全和经济政策上的观点劳勒支持更严格的边境执法，并主张改革合法移民制度。他共同发起两党《尊严法案》，旨在加强边境安全、强化物理屏障，并设立为期七年的计划，给予符合条件的移民临时合法身份。劳勒反对限制地方执法部门与联邦移民当局合作的政策。
He introduced the Affordable Loans for Students Act, which proposes reducing student loan interest rates to 2%. His other proposals include tax relief for families paying school expenses and for teachers purchasing classroom supplies. Lawler’s views on border security and economic policiesLawler supports stricter border enforcement, along with changes to the legal immigration system. He co-sponsored the bipartisan Dignity Act, which aims to increase border security, strengthen physical barriers, and create a seven-year programme offering eligible immigrants temporary legal status. Lawler has opposed policies that restrict cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
他还投票支持《莱肯·莱利法案》，该法案要求联邦移民当局拘留被控特定罪名的移民。此外，劳勒曾将关税描述为一种“有效的谈判工具”，有助于为美国企业争取公平条款。然而，他也对长期贸易冲突可能增加当地家庭成本表示担忧。而且，他支持减少对工人的监管，认为这些措施能鼓励企业扩张并雇佣更多工人。
He also voted for the Laken Riley Act, which requires federal immigration authorities to detain immigrants charged with certain crimes. Additionally, Lawler has described tariffs as an “effective negotiating tool” that can help secure fair terms for American businesses. However, he has also raised concerns about prolonged trade conflicts that could increase costs for local families. Moreover, he supports reducing regulations on workers, arguing that these measures can encourage companies to expand and hire more workers.
劳勒继续支持天然气基础设施扩建。他支持建设“宪法管道”，该管道旨在将天然气从宾夕法尼亚州输送至纽约州。劳勒辩称，该项目旨在降低美国东北部地区的电力和家庭取暖成本。2026年10月19日，美国能源部宣布向该项目投资4200万美元，强调有必要加强能源基础设施并降低纽约民众的成本。劳勒在伊朗冲突和人工智能问题上的立场劳勒支持对伊朗实施严厉制裁，以限制其石油贸易并限制其从能源出口中获得的收入。
Lawler continues to support the expansion of natural gas infrastructure. He backed the construction of the Constitution Pipeline, which was intended to transport natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York. Lawler argues that the project aims to lower electricity and home heating costs across the Northeast. On October 19, 2026, the US Department of Energy announced an investment of $42 million in the project, emphasising the need to strengthen energy infrastructure and reduce costs for New Yorkers. Lawler’s stances on the Iran conflict and AILawler supports imposing strict sanctions on Iran to restrict its oil trade and limit the revenue it generates from energy exports.
他提出了《加强对伊朗制裁法案》，旨在打击伊朗的非法石油贸易及其通过外国中介出售石油的行为。这些措施旨在通过针对伊朗石油出口及协助其出口的公司来增加对伊朗的压力。劳勒辩称，限制这些收入来源对于限制伊朗为其核计划提供资金和支持地区盟友的能力至关重要。他还表示支持为自由而反抗本国政权的伊朗人民。
He introduced the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act, which targets Iran’s illicit oil trade and efforts to sell petroleum through foreign intermediaries. These measures seek to increase pressure on Iran by targeting its oil exports and the companies involved in facilitating them. Lawler has argued that restricting these revenue sources is important to limit Iran’s ability to fund its nuclear programme and support regional allies. He has also expressed support for Iranians fighting against their country’s regime for freedom.
除伊朗冲突外，劳勒还推动采取保障措施，确保人工智能安全使用，同时不阻碍技术进步。2026年9月，他与民主党籍众议员乔什·戈特海默共同提出了两党合作的《阻止失控人工智能法案》。
Beyond the Iran conflict, Lawler has pushed for safeguards to ensure artificial intelligence is used safely without slowing technological progress. In September 2026, he introduced the bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act with Democratic Congressman Josh Gottheimer.
该法案将指示美国国家标准与技术研究院制定标准，用于识别、监控和控制能够自主行动的人工智能代理。称“事情将很快发生”，美国考虑对伊朗发动新一轮打击争议与冲突2024年10月，劳勒在2006年大学万圣节派对上涂黑脸、装扮成迈克尔·杰克逊的照片在网上疯传。许多人谴责这些照片，称其为“种族主义”和“侮辱性”。
The bill would direct the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop standards for identifying, monitoring, and controlling AI agents that can act autonomously.ays 'something will happen fairly soon' with Iran, as US mulls fresh strikesControversies and conflictsIn October 2024, photos showing Lawler wearing blackface and dressing up as Michael Jackson at a college Halloween party in 2006 went viral. Many people condemned the photos, calling them “racist” and “degrading”.
劳勒道歉称，该装扮意在向这位歌手致敬，他理解为何人们会感到冒犯。2026年8月，他在迈克尔·杰克逊生日当天发布自己身穿同款红色皮夹克的照片，再次招致批评。劳勒还因与共和党参议员兰德·保罗之子威廉·保罗发生冲突而登上头条。威廉·保罗在华盛顿特区一家酒吧质问劳勒，并因误以为他是犹太人而发表反犹言论。
Lawler apologised, saying the costume was intended as a tribute to the singer and that he understood why people were offended. In August 2026, he faced renewed criticism after posting a photo of himself wearing the same red leather jacket to mark Michael Jackson’s birthday. Lawler also made headlines following a confrontation with William Paul, the son of Republican Senator Rand Paul. William Paul confronted Lawler at a bar in Washington, DC, and made antisemitic remarks after mistaking him for being Jewish.
劳勒表示，保罗发表了伤人且贬损的言论，针对犹太人和同性恋群体。威廉·保罗随后道歉，称自己饮酒过量，那些言论不代表他的真实面目。此外，2026年7月，劳勒披露他在2012年因酒后驾驶被捕。他承认开车回家是个错误，后来对一项较轻罪名认罪。劳勒表示后悔当时的决定，并曾向学生讲述酒驾的危害。劳勒的净资产及其他据Finbold统计，截至2025年12月，迈克·劳勒的估计净资产在-473,988美元至-35,001美元之间。
Lawler said Paul made hurtful and derogatory comments about Jewish and gay people. William Paul later apologised, saying he had consumed too much alcohol and that his remarks did not reflect who he was. Moreover, in July 2026, Lawler revealed that he had been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in 2012. He admitted that he had made the mistake of driving home and later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Lawler said he regretted his decision and had spoken to students about the dangers of drunk driving. Lawler’s net worth and moreAccording to Finbold, Mike Lawler’s estimated net worth ranged from -473,988to-35,001 as of December 2025.
数值为负是因为其申报的负债超过申报的资产，表明他可能负债多于资产。随着劳勒寻求在2026年中期选举中连任，其竞选重点聚焦于边境安全、经济增长、减税和公共安全。
The figures are negative because his reported liabilities exceed his reported assets, suggesting that he may have more debt than assets. As Lawler seeks re-election in the 2026 midterm elections, his campaign is focused on border security, economic growth, tax cuts, and public safety.
他在国会的履历以及在关键问题上的立场将成为竞选的核心，因为他将在纽约第17国会选区面对民主党提名人凯特·康利。
His record in Congress and his stance on key issues will be central to the race as he faces Democratic nominee Cait Conley in New York’s 17th Congressional District.-By Tanisha Sharma