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Nicholas
J. LaLota

Republican incumbent U.S. Representative Nick LaLota seeks re-election in New York's 1st Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Nicholas J. LaLota is the Republican U.S. Representative for New York's 1st Congressional District, having served in that role since January 2023. He was born in Bay Shore, New York, and graduated from St. Anthony's High School (1996), the U.S. Naval Academy (2000), and Hofstra University, where he earned both an MBA (2012) and a J.D. (2020). 45/)

Before entering Congress, LaLota served as a Surface Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy. He subsequently held a series of state and local government positions, including service on the New York State Senate staff, as an Amityville Village Trustee and Budget Officer, as chief of staff to the Suffolk County Legislature's presiding officer, and as Suffolk County's Republican elections commissioner. 31

LaLota is seeking re-election in November 2026 as the incumbent Republican candidate for New York's 1st Congressional District. His campaign is organized under the name "LaLota for Congress." 1318

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for New York's 1st Congressional District
Website
nicklalota.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    debate
    News 12 reports LaLota agreed to debate but Gallant declined; network to offer interview segments instead

    News 12 had invited major-party candidates in four Long Island House races to debate. LaLota agreed to participate, but Gallant declined. News 12 said it would offer interview segments where a candidate's opponent declined.

    News 12 | Brooklyn | Skipping Debates Why Some Long Island ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 1
    poll
    LaLota posts about Siena statewide poll on governor's race and generic congressional ballot

    LaLota shared a September Siena poll on social media. The poll addressed the statewide governor's race and generic congressional ballot, not the NY-01 contest directly.

    Nick LaLota 🗽💪🇺🇸🫡 on X · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 29
    debate
    LaLota agrees to Newsday and News 12 debates; Gallant declines, leading to cancellation of Express News Group debate

    27east reported that Gallant would not participate in debates, saying he was spending every minute talking with voters face to face. LaLota said voters deserved to see candidates side by side answering tough questions. LaLota had agreed to separate debates hosted by Newsday and News 12; an Express News Group debate was canceled after the two sides did not finalize arrangements.

    Chris Gallant Will Not Debate Nick LaLota in NY-01 Race · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 29
    endorsement
    American Energy Alliance gives LaLota a 100% rating and names him a 2026 American Energy Champion

    LaLota posted that the American Energy Alliance had awarded him a 100% rating and the '2026 American Energy Champion' designation. This is a group rating and recognition, not a formal election endorsement.

    Nick LaLota highlights energy award and local project funding in recent posts - Suffolk Reporter · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 17
    filing
    New York State Board of Elections certifies general-election ballot with LaLota on Republican and Conservative lines

    The certified general-election candidate list dated September 17 includes LaLota on the Republican and Conservative lines and Gallant on the Democratic line for NY-01.

    Christopher Gallant (D) — U.S. Representative, NY-01 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 23
    filing
    LaLota advances to general election without a primary; Gallant wins Democratic primary

    LaLota secured the Republican nomination without facing a primary contest. On the same day, Christopher Gallant won the Democratic primary, setting up the NY-01 general-election matchup.

    Christopher Gallant (D) – NY-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Animal Wellness Action organization
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Suffolk County Correction Officers Association union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • United Coalition of Public Safety organization
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Suffolk County Superior Officers Association union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster and on the Suffolk County Superior Officers Association's own election endorsements listing. suffolksoa.com
  • North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Suffolk County Deputy Sheriff's PBA union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • New York Teamsters Joint Council 16 union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 15 union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Suffolk County Detective Investigators PBA union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions organization
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Suffolk County Association of Municipal Employees union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Suffolk County Detectives Association union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Log Cabin Republicans organization
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; also listed on Log Cabin Republicans' 2026 endorsed candidates page. logcabin.org
  • Uniformed Fire Officers Association union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Suffolk County PBA union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster and on Suffolk County PBA's own 2026 endorsed candidates listing. suffolkpba.org
  • National Federation of Independent Business organization
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Building and Construction Trades Council of Nassau and Suffolk Counties union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Coalition of Suffolk Police Unions union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Suffolk County Police Conference union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Laborers' International Union of North America – New York union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Nassau County Corrections Officers Benevolent Association union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • Suffolk County Probation Officers Association union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • New York State Operating Engineers (IUOE) union
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • National Association of Police Organizations organization
    Listed as endorser on LaLota's campaign endorsement roster; no individual endorsement date provided. nicklalota.com
  • New York State Conservative Party organization
    The party supported LaLota's reelection in the 1st Congressional District in a post dated August 16, 2026. cpnys.org · Aug 16, 2026
  • Donald Trump, U.S. President official
    Trump endorsed LaLota for reelection in a Truth Social post: "Nick LaLota has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election." trumpstruth.org · Aug 13, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    The largest federal employees union endorsed LaLota ahead of the New York primary. afge.org · Jun 2, 2026
  • Log Cabin Republicans PAC organization
    Included Rep. Nick LaLota in its second round of 2026 endorsements. logcabin.org · Apr 14, 2026

Sources 20

  1. [1] 2026 Endorsements — Nick LaLota | LaLota for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] Economy, Affordability & Tax Cuts(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Homeland Security: Border & Immigration(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] News 12 | Brooklyn | Skipping Debates Why Some Long Island ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Christopher Gallant (D) – NY-01 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  6. [6] Nick LaLota highlights energy award and local project funding in recent posts - Suffolk Reporter(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] logcabin.org · 2026-endorsed-candidates2026 Endorsed Candidates - Log Cabin Republicans(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] Nick LaLota 🗽💪🇺🇸🫡 on X(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  9. [9] Chris Gallant Will Not Debate Nick LaLota in NY-01 Race(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  10. [10] Christopher Gallant (D) — U.S. Representative, NY-01(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  11. [11] Law Enforcement & Public Safety — Nick LaLota | LaLota for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 7, 2026
  12. [12] Health Care Accessibility — Nick LaLota | LaLota for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 30, 2026
  13. [13] Chairman Kassar's Weekly Wrap Up 8/16/26(opens in a new tab) Aug 16, 2026
  14. [14] Congressman Nick LaLota is doing a truly fantastic job ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026
  15. [15] Endorsements 2026(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2026
  16. [16] Largest Federal Employees Union Endorses Slate of U.S. House Candidates Ahead of New York Primary(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
  17. [17] Log Cabin Republicans PAC Announces Second Round of ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026
  18. [18] Election Endorsements - Suffolk County Superior Officers Association(opens in a new tab) Jan 2, 2025
  19. [19] American Elections Need Voter ID - Congressman Nick LaLota(opens in a new tab) Aug 19, 2024
  20. [20] LaLota Votes to Support Israel in War Against Terrorists and Hold Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran Accountable(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2023
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