Global Politics Report Editorial
House Democrat Crosses Party Lines to Endorse Rep. Mike Lawler in Midterms Race
Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican seeking re-election in a swing district in New York, was backed by Representative Jared Golden, Democrat of Maine.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Election
Published: Sep. 21, 2026 at 01:55 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times