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U.S. House · NY-01 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Chris Gallant

Democratic candidate for New York's 1st Congressional District

Chris Gallant is a National Guard pilot, air traffic controller and volunteer firefighter focused on affordability, veterans and Long Island infrastructure.

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DistrictNY-01
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Chris stands.

Campaign position

Long Island family affordability

  • Supports permanent SALT relief, housing near LIRR stations, expanded child tax credits and stronger action against price gouging

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Infrastructure and coastal resilience

  • Supports federal funding for coastal protection, grid hardening, roads, bridges and more reliable Long Island Rail Road service

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Health care and retirement

  • Opposes cuts or privatization of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security
  • Supports negotiated drug prices and out-of-pocket prescription caps

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Veterans and military families

  • Supports fully staffing the Northport VA, faster mental health appointments and transition programs connecting veterans with jobs and education

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Labor and workforce development

  • Supports project labor agreements on federal infrastructure projects and training grants for young people, veterans and career changers

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Transparency and government accountability

  • Supports regular district town halls, more transparent congressional work and reducing the influence of dark money and special interests

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2020

    Accomplishment

    Supported the Javits medical response

    As Javits safety officer during COVID-19, helped his team improve protective-equipment procedures and create safe staff break areas.

  • Experience

    National Guard pilot

    Served in the New York Army National Guard, including overseas deployments to Kuwait and Black Hawk helicopter missions.

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    FAA air traffic controller

    Worked as a federal air traffic controller protecting aviation safety.

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    Union leader

    Represented coworkers through union leadership.

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    Volunteer firefighter

    Serves as a volunteer firefighter in his Long Island community.

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