Rep. Mike Lawler, a Republican from New York’s 17th Congressional District, said Friday he is nearing a decision on whether he will run for governor, positioning himself as a potential challenger to Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, in 2026, The Hill reported.

“Are you running for governor of New York, yes or no?” CNN host Dana Bash asked in a televised interview.

“As we are out of time — I will be making a decision in the next few weeks,” Lawler replied.

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