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RepublicanRunning for NY-1 U.S. House · 2026
Nick LaLota
Nicholas Joseph LaLota is an American politician and veteran serving since 2023 as the U.S. representative for New York's 1st congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Born 1978 · Bay Shore, New York , U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04
U.S. Representative Nick LaLota, a Republican serving New York's 1st congressional district since 2023, is running for re-election. Polling shows him leading opponent Chris Gallant at roughly 42% to about 38%. LaLota has raised about $3 million. Polymarket odds suggest around a 60% implied win probability.
41.5%
Polling average
our aggregate
64%
Win probability
market-implied
$3.3M
Raised this cycle
FEC · committee
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho LaLota's money comes from.
C−
37/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
3 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance10
5% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
42% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding38
62% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
What LaLota did in office.
MeasureYearAction
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-186.
2024
Became law
Condemning prosecution policies that give preferential treatment to foreign nationals over United States citiz
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026
Sponsored
Interstate Ferry Fairness Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2026
Sponsored
Requesting return of official papers on H.R. 1834.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026
Sponsored
Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
2025
Sponsored
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2025
Sponsored
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) L
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How LaLota votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
LaLota
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
63
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 582 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
94%voted with Republicans · 6% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2023United States representative
since 2023
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$3.3M
Raised
$1.0M
Spent
$3.0M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
5% small (<$200)53% large indiv.42% PAC
38% in-state · 62% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-06-03 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Race
The contest LaLota is running in.
NY · HOUSE · 2026lean r
LaLota (R) vs Chris Gallant (D)
41.5%+3.9 LaLota37.5%
Open full race detail →
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to LaLota and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: LALOTA.HOUSE.GOV · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
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Republican · NY-1 U.S. House
Nick LaLota
Nicholas Joseph LaLota is an American politician and veteran serving since 2023 as the U.S. representative for New York's 1st congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Where LaLota standsRace →
LaLota 41.5%Chris Gallant 37.5%
Market · wins
64¢
41.5%
Poll avg
64%
Win prob
$3.3M
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-04U.S. Representative Nick LaLota, a Republican serving New York's 1st congressional district since 2023, is running for re-election. Polling shows him leading opponent Chris Gallant at roughly 42% to about 38%. LaLota has raised about $3 million. Polymarket odds suggest around a 60% implied win probability.
Governing & voting record
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024
2024 · BECAME LAW
Condemning prosecution policies that give preferential treatment to foreign nationals over United States citiz
2026 · SPONSORED
Interstate Ferry Fairness Act
2026 · SPONSORED
Requesting return of official papers on H.R. 1834.
2026 · SPONSORED
Advancing Quality U.S. Aquaculture Act
2025 · SPONSORED
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic located in Riverhead, New York, as the "Private First Class
2025 · SPONSORED
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center located in Northport, New York, as the Navy (SEAL) L
2025 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2023United States representative
since 2023
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who LaLota's money comes from.
C−
37/100
Independence index
Funding mix leans on concentrated money — pac independence is the weak spot.
3 watch items · pac independence
Small-dollar reliance10
5% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence0
42% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding38
62% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure100
No significant outside spending in support so far
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How LaLota votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
LaLota
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
63
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 582 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
94%voted with Republicans · 6% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$3.3M
Raised
$1.0M
Spent
$3.0M
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
5% small (<$200)53% large indiv.42% PAC
38% in-state · 62% out-of-state (itemized)
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-06-03 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING.
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: LALOTA.HOUSE.GOV · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)