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Republican Congressman Mike Lawler announced he will run for reelection in his own Congressional District, and he will not seek the Republican Party Nomination in the next race for New York Governor. North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is expected to seek the Republican nomination, after her nomination as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations was pulled over concerns about Republicans’ small margin for leadership in the US House of Representatives.

21st District North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik plans to run for New York Governor next year, Hudson Valley Congressman Mike Lawler is also expected to announce a bid for Governor this week & possibly force Stefanik into a primary. Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to seek re-election next year.