2026 Mike Lawler congressional race
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Rep. Lawler pledges allegiance to constituents
The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated Trump's dividend proposal would cost over $1.2 trillion.
Lawler's district voted for Kamala Harris over Trump in 2024.
Rep. Mike Lawler is up for reelection in November.
“Tax and spending decisions should be made based on the needs of the American people and the state of the economy, they should not appear to be tied to election results,”
Democrat challenging Mike Lawler won't commit on campaigning with AOC, Mamdani, or DSA
Cait Conley did not directly answer whether Democrats should reject the Democratic Socialists of America.
Conley's campaign said she agreed to two debates hosted by local networks.
Cait Conley is a 16-year Army veteran who served on former President Joe Biden's National Security Council.
Army combat veteran challenging Mike Lawler calls Hegseth national security hazard
Lawler campaign manager Ciro Riccardi criticized Conley for refusing to disavow Zohran Mamdani and the DSA.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's departure followed reported tensions with Hegseth over Army leadership and modernization.
Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson dismissed the impeachment effort in an April statement.