Dems Deem First District ‘in Play,’ Boosting Gallant
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the official campaign arm of Democrats in the House of Representatives, has added New York’s First Congressional District to its Districts in Play program, which identifies what it considers competitive Republican-held or open House seats for resource allocation and strategic planning. As part of the program, the committee has launched […]
Out Veteran Chris Gallant Wins New York Primaries – Instinct Magazine
Written by Isabella I Chris Gallant makes history and sets his sights on the November general elections and his political name is suddenly generating buzz far beyond Long Island, and his story is already resonating with LGBTQ+ voters. Chris Gallant, a military veteran from Amity Harbor, has emerged as the Democratic nominee for New York’s 1st […]
Gallant Will Face LaLota in November – East Hampton Star
By Christopher Walsh Chris Gallant, an Army National Guard pilot, former air traffic controller, union leader, and volunteer firefighter, is the apparent winner of Tuesday’s Democratic primary for New York’s First Congressional District. Should the Suffolk County Board of Elections’ unofficial count stand, Mr. Gallant, a newcomer to politics, will challenge Representative Nick LaLota, who […]
Chris Gallant Wins NY-01 Democratic Primary- The East Hampton Press
Now faces two-term incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Nick LaLota in the general election this November by Brendan J. O’Reilly Chris Gallant, a veteran from Amity Harbor, is now the 2026 Democratic nominee in the race to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District, having bested Lukas Ventouras of Northport in a primary election on Tuesday. Gallant […]
Chris Gallant Advances To November After New York Congressional Primary – B Gay Magazine
Chris Gallant has won the Democratic primary in New York’s 1st Congressional District and will advance to the general election in November. He is expected to face Republican incumbent Nick LaLota in a race that could attract national attention during the 2026 midterm election cycle. Gallant is a political newcomer whose background differs from that […]
East End Beacon- Congress 2026: Chris Gallant On Service To This Country
Christopher Gallant, a 36-year-old air traffic controller, Black Hawk helicopter pilot and volunteer firefighter with the Copaigue Fire Department, hadn’t planned on a career in politics. But after President Donald Trump took office last year, Mr. Gallant, who lives in Amity Harbor, said he was shocked to see Congress do nothing as the new president […]
The East Hampton Star- Dems Turn to a New Face for CD-1
By Christopher Gangemi January 15, 2026 It’s been over a decade since a Democrat held the First Congressional District, and over the last two decades most candidates (minus Nancy Goroff in 2020) have hailed from the East End. Perry Gershon of East Hampton won 47.4 percent of the vote in 2018 against Lee Zeldin. Since Mr. […]
Instinct Magazine – Chris Gallant: The Gay Military Vet Who’s Ready to Serve in Congress
Written by EugeneIf you’re sick of the same old political antics and tired of seeing representatives too scared to take a stand, Chris Gallant might just be your new favorite candidate. A 36-year-old gay millennial, Army veteran, union leader, volunteer firefighter, and Black Hawk pilot, Gallant is running for Congress in New York’s 1st District, […]
Politico- Black Hawk pilot launches challenge to battleground House Republican Nick LaLota
Article by Emily Ngo Chris Gallant is a Black Hawk pilot, Army veteran, national guardsman, former air traffic controller and union leader and volunteer firefighter. He’s also a gay millennial, political newcomer and Long Island native. NEW YORK — Democrats’ best bet to flip a Long Island House seat that’s been red for more than […]
National Guard- NY National Guard Soldier beats COVID-19 and joins the fight
By Tech. Sgt. Ryan Campbell and Maj. Patrick Cordova New York National Guard NEW YORK – New York Army National Guard Warrant Officer Christopher Gallant has seen both sides of the fight against COVID-19. After surviving the disease, Gallant is back on duty at the Javits New York Medical Station, where more than 1,090 coronavirus patients […]
