Robert R. Lawson

Robert R. Lawson (c. 1872 – November 24, 1934) was an American newspaper editor, lawyer and politician from New York.

He was a special correspondent, reporter and editorial writer for several New York City newspapers for about fifteen years.

In November 1918, Lawson ran for re-election to the State Senate but was defeated by Democrat Charles E. Russell.

The Citizens Union said that "Senator Lawson has continued to demonstrate his unfitness for legislative office,"[3] and endorsed his Democratic opponent Russell.

In September 1920, Lawson ran in the Republican primary for Secretary of State of New York but was defeated by John J. Lyons.