PEARL RIVER, NY – In the hotly contested race for the 97th Assembly District, first-time candidate Mike Lawler set fundraising records with over $230,000 raised since the beginning of his campaign, over $120,000 raised since the last filing deadline, and over $160,000 cash-on-hand heading into the homestretch of the campaign.

“I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from friends, family, neighbors, and members of our community,” said Lawler. “Since the day I announced my candidacy for Assembly, Rockland County residents have had my back, and as the next Assemblyman in the 97th District, I’ll always have theirs.”

Listen to Lawler’s Campaign Announcement Speech Below

Incumbent Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, had less than $10,000 cash-on-hand following the July filing.