Republican Rep. Nick LaLota declares victory in tight NY-1 race
The gist
Republican Rep. Nick LaLota declared victory over Democrat Chris Gallant in New York's 1st District.
Gallant says votes remain to be counted; LaLota's lead is far narrower than before.
How it unfolded
- Aug 5, 2025Black Hawk pilot Chris Gallant launched a challenge to Rep. Nick LaLota in the 1st Congressional District.
- Feb 5, 2026Legislation championed by LaLota protecting Medicaid funding for safety-net hospitals was signed into law by President Donald Trump.
- Jun 7, 2026Stony Brook Medicine gave LaLota its inaugural Healthcare Policy Leadership Award.