2026 midterms · New York · November 3

New York’s 1st District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in New York’s 1st District on November 3, 2026: Chris Gallant (D) and Nick LaLota (R, incumbent). Now held by Nick LaLota (R). Forecasters: Likely R (average of 7; range Lean R to Solid R).

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New York’s 1st District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
New York 1
Likely R
Average of 7; Lean R to Solid R
Each forecaster for New York 1
  • Cook Political Report: Solid R (Feb 6, 2025)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely R (Sep 18, 2025)
  • Inside Elections: Solid R (Mar 7, 2025)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Lean R (Jul 14, 2026)
  • Split Ticket: Likely R (Oct 20, 2026)
  • The Economist: Lean R (Oct 19, 2026)
  • Silver Bulletin: Likely R (Sep 10, 2026)
Nick LaLota (inc.)
No one else listed

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in New York’s 1st District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Gallant (D) and Nick LaLota (R, incumbent).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in New York’s 1st District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in New York’s 1st District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Likely R on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Lean R to Solid R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in New York?

Check your registration on New York’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.