Democrat Jared Golden Endorses Republican Mike Lawler for Re-election

Democratic Representative Jared Golden of Maine endorsed Republican Representative Mike Lawler for re-election in New York's lower Hudson Valley swing district. In an opinion piece for The Journal News, Golden praised Lawler's record of bipartisanship and highlighted their joint work on legislation to assist Maine lobstermen with conservation regulations.

Lawler is currently contesting a challenging race against Democratic candidate Cait Conley. Conley has criticized Lawler for defending the policies of Donald Trump regarding deportation, tariffs, and conflict with Iran. Lawler, a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, stated that the endorsement reflects a shared belief that the needs of the people should precede party loyalty.

Golden, who is not seeking re-election in his own district, has a history of crossing party lines, including supporting Republican procedural rules and expressing support for Trump's tariff policies.