U.S. Congressman (R, NY-17)
Congressman Mike Lawler demanding disclosure of value of discounted electricity for Rockland data centers from Governor Hochul and NYPA
Statements / Candidates / New York: U.S. House, District 17
Mike Lawler
Republican, Conservative, the incumbent. Candidate for U.S. House, District 17, New York, on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
Listed by the Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (New York State Board of Elections; PDF accessible-2026-general-ballot-certification-10.7.2026.pdf, 136 pages, linked from https://elections.ny.gov/ballot-certifications-elections) (2026-10-07 ("Dated: October 7, 2026"; the version history runs from the original of September 2, 2026)); FEC candidate H2NY17162, party as filed REP. Office, district and party are as the list gives them; the record adds no judgment.
In their own words
Congressman Mike Lawler demanding disclosure of value of discounted electricity for Rockland data centers from Governor Hochul and NYPA (as reported, September 28, 2026)
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Statements on data centers 2
U.S. Representative
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, R New York, attacks Democratic opponent Cait Conley for stating that data centers are all but inevitable, while Conley supports Governor Hochul's one year moratorium on data centers and Lawler does not.
Recorded votes on data center bills 1
- September 16, 2026 H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Recorded as Yea.
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