38 岁的共和党众议员候选人迈克·劳勒 （Mike Lawler） 为大学黑脸服装道歉，在与民主党人蒙代尔·琼斯 （Mondaire Jones） 的激烈竞争中引发了审查和争议。 38-year-old Republican Congressman candidate Mike Lawler apologizes for college blackface costume, sparking scrutiny and controversy during a tight race against Democrat Mondaire Jones.

共和党众议员迈克·劳勒 （Mike Lawler） 在大学时代的照片浮出水面后受到审查，照片显示他穿着迈克尔杰克逊服装时黑脸。 Republican Congressman Mike Lawler is under scrutiny after photos from his college years surfaced, showing him in blackface as part of a Michael Jackson costume. 现年 38 岁的劳勒道歉，称这是对他的偶像的致敬，而不是种族主义行为。 Now 38, Lawler apologized, stating it was meant as a tribute to his idol, not an act of racism. 有色人种协进会谴责这一事件,而一些支持者则认为这是一个年轻的错误。 The NAACP condemned the incident, while some supporters viewed it as a youthful mistake. 劳勒目前正在与蒙戴尔·琼斯民主党竞争,这可能会影响众议院的控制。 Lawler is currently in a competitive race against Democrat Mondaire Jones, which could impact House control.