New York Republicans consider ousting state party chairman Ed Cox

New York Republicans are calling to remove New York State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox following Democratic victories in the recent election, the New York Post reported. Party insiders told the New York Post that conservative members are taking steps behind the scenes to replace Cox after Democrats won across the state. Outgoing Representative Mike Lawler has been suggested as a potential replacement to lead the state party. [1]

The calls to replace the state party leadership come shortly after Lawler lost his reelection bid for New York's 17th Congressional District. Advocate.com, CBS News, Fox News, and the Associated Press all reported that Democrat Cait Conley defeated Lawler in the U.S. House race. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Lawler conceded the race to Conley after the election. [1][2][3][4][5][8]

According to Fox News, Conley is a military veteran and former Biden administration aide who served on the White House National Security Council. Fox News reported that Conley and Lawler clashed over sanctuary city laws and illegal immigration during the campaign. As FTMQ News previously reported, Conley and Lawler also debated issues including New York Governor Kathy Hochul. [3][8][9]

Lawler has served as the U.S. representative for New York's 17th congressional district since 2023. The district encompasses Rockland County and Putnam County, most of Northern Westchester County, and parts of southern Dutchess County. Before serving in Congress, Lawler represented the 97th district in the New York State Assembly from 2021 to 2022. [7]