U.S. House, District 1: who gets your vote?
What this role does
U.S. representatives work with the Senate on U.S. laws and spending.
These votes help set U.S. taxes and pay for public services.
- National laws
- Federal spending
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Data last updated: Oct 15, 2026 (federal ballot roster). Verify approaching elections with your state election office.
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- The House explained · Checked
- U.S. Constitution, Article I · Checked
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Christopher J. Gallant
Running for U.S. House · New York District 1
NationalDemocrat
Nicholas J. Lalota
U.S. House · New York District 1
NationalRepublican
Job fit
We haven't found background facts for either candidate yet.
Top issues
Ranked by what Americans say matters most (Pew, 2026)
Christopher J. Gallant
- Health care costs
Oppose any cuts or privatization of Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security; lower prescription drug costs by letting Medicare negotiate prices and capping out-of-pocket expenses. 1 - Cost of living & jobs
Lower everyday costs by cracking down on price gouging in groceries, fuel, and housing-related essentials, and support working families through expanded Child Tax Credits and childcare affordability programs. 1
No public stance found on: Guns, Crime & safety, Immigration, Climate & energy
More on their website →Nicholas J. Lalota
No stated positions on file yet.
How they voted on top issues
We haven't found votes on top issues for either candidate yet.
Who pays them
Christopher J. Gallant
Where the campaign money came from2
Checks
Christopher J. Gallant
No voting record to check yet
Nicholas J. Lalota
No stock-trade or missed-vote records on file yet. That is not a zero.
Based on current data. May change in a future update.
Sources
- gallantny.com used in: Top issues
- FEC · 2026 cycle used in: Money