U.S. House · 2026 general election

NY-01 congressional candidates

Eastern and central Suffolk County

Incumbent

Nick LaLota

Republican · Conservative

A Navy veteran and former local government official, LaLota has represented New York’s 1st Congressional District since 2023.

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Candidate

Chris Gallant

Democratic

A military pilot, FAA air traffic controller, union leader and volunteer firefighter, Gallant says his campaign is focused on affordability, coastal resilience and public safety.

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