Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mike Lawler

How Mike Lawler built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Mike Lawler is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 17th congressional district, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to his congressional service, Lawler was a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 97th district in Rockland County from 2021 to 2022. He is a Republican.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2009: Graduation from Manhattan College

In 2009, Michael Lawler earned his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance from Manhattan College and was named valedictorian of his graduating class.

2016: Republican Convention Delegate for Donald Trump

In 2016, Michael Lawler served as a Republican convention delegate for Donald Trump.

2018: Co-founding of Checkmate Strategies

In 2018, Michael Lawler co-founded the political communications firm Checkmate Strategies.

2020: Election to New York State Assembly

In 2020, Michael Lawler was elected to the New York State Assembly for a two-year term, defeating Democratic incumbent Ellen Jaffee.

August 2022: Winning the Republican Primary

In August 2022, Michael Lawler won the Republican primary in New York's 17th congressional district.

December 2022: Support for Respect for Marriage Act

In December 2022, Michael Lawler stated on Twitter that he would have voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act if he were in office at the time.

January 4, 2023: Criticism of George Santos

On January 4, 2023, Michael Lawler criticized Representative George Santos's conduct as "embarrassing and unbecoming" and a distraction.

March 2023: Vote Against Parents' Bill of Rights

In March 2023, Michael Lawler was one of five Republicans to vote against the Parents' Bill of Rights. Despite being a co-sponsor, he opposed the bill due to an amendment he found excessive.

July 6, 2023: Introduction of H.R.4493

On July 6, 2023, Michael Lawler introduced H.R.4493, the District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act, aimed at prohibiting Washington, D.C., from adopting ranked-choice voting.

2023: Vote for Kevin McCarthy

In 2023, Michael Lawler voted for Kevin McCarthy in the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives election, stating the need for unity and moving forward.

November 5, 2024: Re-election to the House of Representatives

On November 5, 2024, Michael Lawler was re-elected to the United States House of Representatives in the 17th Congressional district of New York, defeating Mondaire Jones.

2024: Request to Donald Trump to Kill Congestion Pricing Plan

In 2024, Michael Lawler asked president-elect Donald Trump to kill the congestion pricing plan for Manhattan once he gets into office.

2024: Vote for Trump in Republican Primary

In 2024, Michael Lawler voted for Donald Trump in the Republican primary in New York.

2024: Pledge to Respect 2024 Election Results

In 2024, Michael Lawler was one of six Republicans to sign a bipartisan letter in which they pledged to respect the results of the 2024 presidential election.

2024: Bipartisan Index Ranking

In 2024, Michael Lawler was rated as the fourth most bipartisan member of the U.S. House during the 118th United States Congress in the Bipartisan Index created by The Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy.

2024: Rescinding Ban on Television News Cameras

In early 2024, Michael Lawler rescinded his policy of banning television news cameras from his town hall meetings, which had been in place for much of 2023.