New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2026

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New York's 1st Congressional District
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: Pending
Primary: Pending General: November 3, 2026
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Poll times: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. (general elections); primary times vary by county Voting in New York
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Republican DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Republican
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All U.S. House districts, including the 1st Congressional District of New York, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. To learn more about other elections on the ballot, click here.

Candidates and election results

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Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House New York District 1

Incumbent Nicholas J. LaLota, Christopher Gallant, Lukas Ventouras, Thomas Sorensen, and Jordan Maggio are running in the general election for U.S. House New York District 1 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Nicholas J. LaLota (R)
	Submit photo	Christopher Gallant (D)
		Lukas Ventouras (D)
	Submit photo	Thomas Sorensen (Unaffiliated)
	Submit photo	Jordan Maggio (Independent)

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Lukas Ventouras

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a First Generation American of Greek ancestry, I am a law student, and I am passionate about fighting for Long Islanders!"

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Key Messages

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Fighting corruption in our institutions, getting money out of politics. Ban congressional stock trading.

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Protecting Seniors, fighting to protect Medicare and Social Security, fight against the raising of the retirement age, and fighting to ensure that our seniors are safe, healthy, fed, and medically protected.

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Put families first. Fight to lower the cost of child rearing items, fight to implement a child tax credit and paid family leave, and fight to lower the cost of college.

Voting information

See also: Voting in New York

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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Fighting corruption in our institutions, getting money out of politics. Ban congressional stock trading.

Protecting Seniors, fighting to protect Medicare and Social Security, fight against the raising of the retirement age, and fighting to ensure that our seniors are safe, healthy, fed, and medically protected.

Put families first. Fight to lower the cost of child rearing items, fight to implement a child tax credit and paid family leave, and fight to lower the cost of college.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Policies which help the average worker/family

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

I look up to my maternal grandparents, one of whom, my Grandfather, was a war refugee, and the other, my Grandmother, escaping physical abuse in the Greek countryside, both coming here with no money, and living the American dream. I look up to their work ethic, tenacity, spirit, and resolve.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

The Best and the Brightest

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Honesty/transparency

Work Ethic Humility Good intentions Understanding Drive

Compassion

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

I am honest, hard working, passionate, compassionate, a fighter, and a doer.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Wake up every day wondering how you can improve the lives of your constituents. Fight to bring money and jobs back to your district, and ensure you are doing everything in your power to further the agenda of helping yout constituents.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

I would love to materially improve the lives of my constituents. If I improve the lives of my constituents, even if I only serve one term, I will feel proud and honored to have served.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

The Iraq/Afghanistan wars, I was 5 when I remember reading a newspaper at my grandparents house.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

I was a Sailing coach, I coached for 5 years.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Just Mercy - Bryan Stevenson

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Obi Wan Kenobi

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Represent - Nas

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

No, I think the only prerequisite needed for the US House is a steel backbone and a desire to fight for your constituents.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Massive shifts in the workforce due to automation/ai, staying out of foreign conflicts, and restoring the middle class and help it grow rather than shrink.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

I support them, but I do not feel that term limits are the root of the problem in our government.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Sam Rayburn

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Yes, unless those with whom you aim to compromise are bad faith actors.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

I believe that revenue raising powers being a House of Representatives responsibility gives me the opportunity to advocate directly for my constituents, who are over-taxed.

What committees interest you?

Lukas Ventouras (D)

Foreign Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, Energy and Commerce

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• Nicholas J. LaLota

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Nicholas J. LaLota	Republican Party	$1,266,598	$200,479	$1,742,196	As of June 30, 2025
Christopher Gallant	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Lukas Ventouras	Democratic Party	$8,710	$9,379	$1,544	As of June 30, 2025
Thomas Sorensen	Unaffiliated	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Nicholas Antonucci	Independent	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Jordan Maggio	Independent	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	9/2/2025	8/26/2025	8/19/2025	8/12/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Likely Republican	Likely Republican	Likely Republican	Likely Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

This section will contain information on ballot access related to this state's elections when it is available.

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.

2024

See also: New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2024

New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)

New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 1

Incumbent Nicholas J. LaLota defeated John Avlon in the general election for U.S. House New York District 1 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nicholas J. LaLota (R / Conservative Party)	55.2	226,285
		John Avlon (D)	44.8	183,540
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	275

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 410,100
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Patrick Denman (Independent)
• Jarrett Matthews Adorno (Independent)
• George Devolder-Santos (Independent)
• Ryan Kalata (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 1

John Avlon defeated Nancy Goroff in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 1 on June 25, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Avlon	70.1	19,383
		Nancy Goroff	29.9	8,253

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 27,636
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kyle Hill (D)
• James Gaughran (D)
• Andy DeCecco (D)
• Craig Herskowitz (D)
• Saint Jermaine Endeley (D)

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nicholas J. LaLota advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 1.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• George Devolder-Santos (R)
• Darrion Stewart (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Nicholas J. LaLota advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 1.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Daniel Foti (Conservative Party)

2022

See also: New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 1

Nicholas J. LaLota defeated Bridget M. Fleming in the general election for U.S. House New York District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nicholas J. LaLota (R / Conservative Party)	55.5	177,040
		Bridget M. Fleming (D / Working Families Party)	44.5	141,907
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	48

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 318,995
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Bridget M. Fleming advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 1.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Atkinson (D)
• Austin Smith (D)
• David Barsky (D)
• Kara Hahn (D)
• Nicholas Antonucci (D)
• Alex Zajic (D)
• Gregory-John Fischer (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 1

Nicholas J. LaLota defeated Michelle Bond and Anthony Figliola in the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 1 on August 23, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nicholas J. LaLota	47.3	12,015
	Submit photo	Michelle Bond	27.6	7,015
		Anthony Figliola	25.1	6,391

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 25,421
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Cait Corrigan (R)
• Edward Moore (R)
• Dean Gandley (R)
• Pat Hahn (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Nicholas J. LaLota advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 1.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Bridget M. Fleming advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 1.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bob Cohen (Working Families Party)

2020

See also: New York's 1st Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House New York District 1

Incumbent Lee Zeldin defeated Nancy Goroff in the general election for U.S. House New York District 1 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lee Zeldin (R / Conservative Party / Independence Party)	54.8	205,715
		Nancy Goroff (D / Working Families Party)	45.1	169,294
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	107

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 375,116
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Luca Nascimbene (Independent)
• Joshua Goldfein (Working Families Party)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 1

Nancy Goroff defeated Perry Gershon, Bridget M. Fleming, and Greg Fischer in the Democratic primary for U.S. House New York District 1 on June 23, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nancy Goroff	36.0	17,970
		Perry Gershon	34.7	17,303
		Bridget M. Fleming	27.5	13,718
		Greg Fischer	1.6	775
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	110

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,876
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lee Zeldin advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House New York District 1.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• David Gokhshtein (R)

Conservative Party primary election

The Conservative Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lee Zeldin advanced from the Conservative Party primary for U.S. House New York District 1.

Independence Party primary election

The Independence Party primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lee Zeldin advanced from the Independence Party primary for U.S. House New York District 1.

Working Families Party primary election

The Working Families Party primary election was canceled. Joshua Goldfein advanced from the Working Families Party primary for U.S. House New York District 1.

District analysis

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See also

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Footnotes

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New York's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Kirsten Gillibrand (D)

Chuck Schumer (D)

Representatives

District 1

Nicholas LaLota (R)

District 2

Andrew Garbarino (R)

District 3

Tom Suozzi (D)

District 4

Laura Gillen (D)

District 5

Gregory Meeks (D)

District 6

Grace Meng (D)

District 7

Nydia Velazquez (D)

District 8

Hakeem Jeffries (D)

District 9

Yvette Clarke (D)

District 10

Daniel Goldman (D)

District 11

Nicole Malliotakis (R)

District 12

Jerrold Nadler (D)

District 13

Adriano Espaillat (D)

District 14

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D)

District 15

Ritchie Torres (D)

District 16

George Latimer (D)

District 17

Michael Lawler (R)

District 18

Pat Ryan (D)

District 19

Josh Riley (D)

District 20

Paul Tonko (D)

District 21

Elise Stefanik (R)

District 22

John Mannion (D)

District 23

Nick Langworthy (R)

District 24

Claudia Tenney (R)

District 25

Joseph Morelle (D)

District 26

Tim Kennedy (D)

Democratic Party (21)

Republican Party (7)

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