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Candidates › NY-01 race › 2025–2026
Chris Gallant
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, NY-01
Has not served in Congress
- On the ballot
- On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · New York US House 1
- Where to vote
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- Top priorities
- Affordability for Long Island Families
- Health Care for Seniors
- Infrastructure and Coastal Resilience
- Government that Works for Everyone
- Keeping Long Island Safe
- Money
- $1.7M raised, $1.3M spent, $426K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
- Who gives
- 31% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 68% from New York · largest committee giver PATRIOT PAC, $5K
- Outside groups
- $15.4K supporting Gallant
- Backed by
- Pete Buttigieg · Pat Ryan · Kirsten Gillibrand and 22 more. As the campaign lists them
16 priorities from gallantny.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Living on Long Island has become too expensive. I’ll fight for smart federal investments that reduce the cost of housing, energy, and basic goods.
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Medicare and Medicaid are lifelines for older adults. I’ll protect these programs and push for improvements that expand access and lower out-of-pocket costs.
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Long Island’s shoreline communities face real risks, from aging infrastructure to rising seas. In Congress, I’ll push for long-term investments to strengthen, defend, and rebuild our coastline.
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Accountability has been the foundation of my career. I believe Congress should function the same way: clear goals, real action, and measurable outcomes.
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As a first responder, I’ve seen firsthand what safety really means. I’ll fight to ensure our first responders have the tools they need to protect our neighborhoods and keep our streets secure.
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Before I left for my last deployment, one hundred dollars could fill an entire shopping cart. Today, I am lucky if it covers a couple of bags. Life on Long Island has become unaffordable. Health care feels out of reach, education is harder to access, and childcare costs are through the roof.
Too many young people are told that higher education is the path to opportunity, only to graduate buried in debt with fewer chances to get ahead. I am still paying off my own student loans, and I know how hard it is to build a future when debt follows you long after graduation. That pressure makes it even harder for young people to stay on Long Island and put down roots.
I saw the cost of living take its toll early in my life. When I was growing up, my family felt the impact of Long Island’s rising costs firsthand, as we were forced to leave because staying was no longer affordable. That experience stayed with me. No one should have to choose between staying close to family and being able to afford a decent life.
Long Islanders are working harder than ever and still falling further behind. Affordability is about fairness, opportunity, and respect for the people who make this region work. I will fight to make Long Island a place where working families, young people, and seniors can not only stay, but build a real future.
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Lower everyday costs by cracking down on price gouging in groceries, fuel, and housing-related essentials.
Expand housing supply responsibly by supporting federal incentives for transit-oriented development near LIRR stations, while protecting suburban neighborhoods from overdevelopment.
Reduce student debt burdens by expanding income-based repayment, protecting Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and refinancing high-interest federal student loans.
Support working families through expanded Child Tax Credits and childcare affordability programs so young families can stay on Long Island.
Hold corporations accountable for buying affordable housing and price gouging.
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Long Island’s infrastructure is aging, our transit system is strained, and our coastlines remain vulnerable. We’ve never fully recovered from Hurricane Sandy, and rising sea levels continue to threaten our homes, businesses, and local economy.
I’ve seen the impact of these failures up close as a first responder, when storms knock out power, flood streets, and disrupt daily life, it’s working families and small businesses who pay the price. I’ve watched neighbors and communities struggle to recover while promises of rebuilding drag on and critical projects are delayed. Infrastructure is about safety, stability, and whether our communities can withstand what comes next.
We need a fighter in Congress who will bring home the resources necessary to modernize our infrastructure, protect our communities, and plan for the future. Strong infrastructure means safer neighborhoods, a stronger economy, and a Long Island that’s prepared for the challenges ahead.
How we accomplish this ↗ (opens gallantny.com/priorities at this heading)
Bring federal infrastructure dollars home to modernize Long Island’s roads, bridges, rail, and power grid.
Strengthen storm resilience by fully funding coastal protection, flood mitigation, and grid hardening projects left unfinished after Hurricane Sandy.
Modernize transit to improve LIRR reliability, reduce commuting costs, and support local economic growth.
Prioritize shovel-ready projects so Long Island isn’t stuck waiting while federal dollars sit unused.
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Programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security are the backbone of health and retirement security for millions of Americans who paid into them over a lifetime of work. This issue is personal to me. My parents rely on Medicare, and I’ve seen firsthand how much that stability matters for families who did everything right and just want to age with dignity.
I also know how broken the system can feel even when you are insured. I have stood at the pharmacy counter myself and been shocked by the cost of prescription drugs. Prices like these force people to make impossible choices. Too many families are one illness or accident away from a financial crisis. Seniors worry about affording care after a lifetime of work, and people with disabilities and chronic conditions deserve stability, not uncertainty. I believe health care should provide peace of mind, not fear, and I will fight in Congress to protect and strengthen affordable, reliable health care for every family.
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Oppose any cuts or privatization of Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security while weeding out fraud and abuse.
Lower prescription drug costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices and capping out-of-pocket expenses.
Expand Medicare to cover dental, hearing and vision.
Protect coverage for pre-existing conditions so no family loses care because they get sick.
Strengthen community health centers to expand access to care close to home.
Fix surprise billing and insurance loopholes that leave families paying thousands they never expected.
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Keeping Long Island safe has been a lifelong commitment for me. I started volunteering as a firefighter while I was still in high school, learning early what it means to show up when others are in danger and to put your community first. That experience shaped how I think about public safety and the importance of strong, well supported policing and emergency services that work together to protect our communities.
In Congress, I will fight to make sure our first responders have the federal support, funding, and coordination they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. Public safety depends on police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and dispatchers working together, and on leaders in Washington listening to those on the front lines. I believe real safety comes from collaboration, accountability, and trust, and from solutions that strengthen communities, prevent crises before they happen, and ensure Long Islanders feel secure at home and at work.
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Fully fund first responder grants for staffing, training, equipment, and mental health support.
Improve interagency coordination so police, fire, EMS, and dispatch can respond faster and more effectively during emergencies.
Invest in prevention and preparedness, including disaster response planning and community-based violence prevention.
Support accountability and professionalism that builds trust between first responders and the communities they serve.
Listen to the front lines, policy should be shaped by those doing the work, not politicians guessing from Washington.
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At 17, I enlisted in the Army National Guard, where I served overseas as a controller and Black Hawk helicopter pilot. I know the work and dedication it takes to serve our country to the fullest. Veterans deserve more than words. They deserve action. Like many veterans, I have relied on the VA for my own care. At the Northport VA, I have seen firsthand how dedicated staff work tirelessly under immense pressure. The doctors, nurses, and support workers are doing everything they can, but they are stretched thin, overworked, understaffed, and asked to do more with less. Veterans feel that strain when appointments are delayed, services are harder to access, and care becomes more difficult to navigate.
Too many veterans also struggle to access mental health care, especially when they need it most. No one who has worn the uniform should face trauma, PTSD, or the stress of reintegration alone. Supporting veterans means making sure mental health services are available, timely, and treated with the same urgency as physical care. It also means helping service members transition back to civilian life with job training, education opportunities, and support for their families. In Congress, I will treat veterans’ issues with the seriousness they deserve by fighting for strong VA staffing, accessible mental health care, and real support for veterans as they build their lives after service.
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Fully staff and fund the VA, including the Northport VA, so veterans get timely, high-quality care.
Expand access to mental health services, with faster appointments and crisis care treated as urgent, not optional.
Cut VA bureaucracy so veterans can navigate benefits without fighting paperwork for years.
Support transition programs that connect veterans to good-paying jobs, apprenticeships, and education.
Honor service with action, ensuring veterans and their families are supported long after the uniform comes off.
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Lower the cost of living so Long Island families can stay here, raise their children, and give the next generation a real shot.
Objective: Lower the cost of living so Long Island families can stay here, raise their children here, and give the next generation a real shot at buying a home in the communities they grew up in.
Before I left for my last deployment, one hundred dollars could fill an entire shopping cart. Today, I am lucky if it covers a couple of bags. Life on Long Island has become unaffordable. Health care feels out of reach, education is harder to access, and childcare costs are through the roof.
Too many young people are told that higher education is the path to opportunity, only to graduate buried in debt with fewer chances to get ahead. I am still paying off my own student loans, and I know how hard it is to build a future when debt follows you long after graduation. That pressure makes it even harder for young people to stay on Long Island and put down roots.
I saw the cost of living take its toll early in my life. When I was growing up, my family felt the impact of Long Island’s rising costs firsthand, as we were forced to leave because staying was no longer affordable. That experience stayed with me. No one should have to choose between staying close to family and being able to afford a decent life.
Long Islanders are working harder than ever and still falling further behind. Affordability is about fairness, opportunity, and respect for the people who make this region work. I will fight to make Long Island a place where working families, young people, and seniors can not only stay, but build a real future.
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Objective: ↗ (opens gallantny.com/mission-one at this heading)
Lower the cost of living so Long Island families can stay here, raise their children here, and give the next generation a real chance to buy a home in the communities they grew up in.
For too many young people, the Long Island dream feels out of reach. Families are being squeezed by high taxes, rising grocery prices, expensive childcare, prescription drug costs, and housing prices that make it nearly impossible for our children to build a future here. Chris Gallant believes the next generation should not have to leave Long Island just to afford a life.
Congressional Action Plan: ↗ (opens gallantny.com/mission-one at this heading)
- Fight to expand SALT deductions so Long Island homeowners can keep more of what they earn.
- Support legislation that lowers prescription drug costs and reduces the burden on families, seniors, and veterans.
- Advocate for expanded Child Tax Credits to help working parents manage everyday expenses.
- Push for affordable childcare tax incentives so parents are not forced to choose between their careers and caring for their children.
- Support efforts to stop corporate price gouging on groceries, gas, and basic necessities.
- Secure federal housing grants to increase workforce housing, starter homes, and attainable housing options for young professionals, first responders, teachers, nurses, veterans, and working families.
- Bring federal resources back to Suffolk County to strengthen infrastructure, support small businesses, and reduce the local tax burden on homeowners.
Mission Success Metrics: ↗ (opens gallantny.com/mission-one at this heading)
✅ Lower federal tax burden for Long Island homeowners
✅ More money back in the pockets of working families
✅ Expanded housing opportunities for young people and first-time homebuyers
✅ Greater support for parents raising children on Long Island
✅ A future where our children can afford to live, work, and buy homes here
✅ Long Island remains a place families can grow, not a place they are forced to leave
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Make sure Long Island is prepared for the next storm. Fix what's broken, build what's needed, and make sure Long Island's roads, bridges, water systems, and broadband reflect what Suffolk County taxpayers actually pay into.
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A) Future Superstorms: Fortify Long Island / Objective: ↗ (opens gallantny.com/mission-two at this heading)
October 2012. Most Long Islanders don’t need to be reminded of what Superstorm Sandy took from them.
Homes destroyed, neighborhoods underwater, and businesses wiped out overnight. Thousands of families were without power for days; many for weeks. Beaches, marinas, roads, and wastewater systems took years to recover and communities are still feeling it.
Sandy wasn’t just a storm, it was a stress test; Long Island’s infrastructure failed.
The question isn’t whether the next major storm is coming. The question is when and will webe ready. Right now, the honest answer is: not enough.
Extreme weather is intensifying. Coastal flooding is worsening. Long Island’s electric grid remains vulnerable. Drainage systems that were outdated before Sandy are still outdated today. Unfortunately, too many of the federal investments that should have come home to Suffolk County never came.
Chris Gallant is a Black Hawk pilot, air traffic controller, and firefighter. He understands that you don’t wait for the emergency to prepare for it. You build the systems, train the teams, and secure the resources before the alarm sounds because once it does, it’s too late to start.
In Congress, Chris will fight to make sure Long Island is never caught unprepared again.
A) Future Superstorms: Fortify Long Island / Congressional Action Plan ↗ (opens gallantny.com/mission-two at this heading)
- Secure Army Corps of Engineers funding for coastal protection including beach replenishment, dune restoration, shoreline stabilization, and erosion control along Suffolk County’s most vulnerable stretches
- Fight for FEMA resilience and hazard mitigation grants so local governments can invest in preparation, not just recovery
- Harden Long Island’s electric grid so a major storm doesn’t leave families, seniors, and small businesses without power for days
- Expand flood mitigation and drainage improvements in communities that flood repeatedly because repetitive flooding is a solvable infrastructure problem
- Push for federal wastewater and stormwater investments to reduce flooding, protect drinking water, and keep pollution out of our bays, harbors, and aquifers
- Strengthen coordination between federal, state, county, and local agencies on evacuation planning, emergency communications, and disaster response
- Make sure homeowners, renters, and small businesses can access fair and timely disaster recovery assistance and not months of paperwork after they’ve already lost everything
- Support resiliency investments for coastal downtowns, marinas, beaches, farms, and tourism businesses that are the economic backbone of eastern Suffolk County
A) Future Superstorms: Fortify Long Island / Mission Success Metrics: ↗ (opens gallantny.com/mission-two at this heading)
✅ Reduced flooding in vulnerable neighborhoods
✅ Faster storm recovery for families and small businesses
✅ Stronger coastal protections across Suffolk County
✅ A more reliable electric grid during extreme weather
✅ Improved drainage, wastewater, and stormwater systems
✅ Better protection for beaches, bays, harbors, and aquifers
✅ More federal funding returned to Long Island communities
✅ Local governments better equipped before disaster strikes
✅ A safer, stronger, and more resilient Long Island for future generations
A) Future Superstorms: Fortify Long Island / Chris Gallant’s Commitment: ↗ (opens gallantny.com/mission-two at this heading)
Long Island families should never have to wonder if Washington will show up after a disaster. Chris Gallant will fight to make sure Suffolk County has the resources, infrastructure, and emergency planning needed to protect our homes, our coastline, our environment, and our way of life.
Hurricane Sandy taught us what is at stake. We won’t get to learn that lesson twice.
B) Built To Last: Modernize Critical Infrastructure / Objective: ↗ (opens gallantny.com/mission-two at this heading)
Fix what’s broken, build what’s needed, and make sure Long Island’s roads, bridges, water systems, and communications infrastructure reflect what Suffolk County taxpayers actually pay into. Starting now.
Long Islanders pay some of the highest property taxes in the country. In return, they’re dodging potholes, dealing with water they’re not sure is clean, sitting in traffic on roads built for a different era, and in some parts of the district, still waiting for reliable internet access.
That’s not a funding problem. It’s a priority problem and it ends when Suffolk County has a congressman who fights to bring those dollars home.
The infrastructure crisis on Long Island isn’t abstract. It’s the pothole on The LIE that blew out your tire. It’s the cesspool under your yard that’s leaching nitrogen into the Great South Bay. It’s the kid trying to do homework on an internet connection that cuts out. It’s the commute that adds an hour to your day because roads and transit haven’t kept pace with the population they’re supposed to serve.
Chris Gallant has spent his career operating in high-stakes environments where failing infrastructure isn’t an inconvenience, it’s a mission failure. In Congress, he’ll bring that same standard to Suffolk County.
B) Built To Last: Modernize Critical Infrastructure / Congressional Action Plan: ↗ (opens gallantny.com/mission-two at this heading)
- Secure federal transportation grants to repair crumbling roads, fill dangerous potholes, and improve road safety across Suffolk County.
- Support road and bridge repair funding so local communities are not left to shoulder the cost of long-overdue infrastructure upgrades alone.
- Expand federal funding for drainage improvements to reduce flooding, protect neighborhoods, and prevent roadways from becoming unsafe during heavy rain and storms.
- Fight for wastewater infrastructure programs that help modernize outdated systems and protect Long Island’s drinking water, bays, harbors, and beaches.
- Support the transition away from aging septic systems and cesspools by securing funding for modern wastewater solutions, nitrogen-reducing technology, and local sewer expansion where appropriate.
- Bring broadband funding to underserved areas so every family, student, small business, and worker has access to reliable internet.
- Improve transportation connections across Suffolk County to reduce congestion, support commuters, strengthen local businesses, and make it easier for residents to get where they need to go.
- Invest in resilient infrastructure that can withstand future storms, flooding, and extreme weather events.
- Ensure Suffolk County receives its fair share of federal infrastructure dollars instead of being overlooked while Long Islanders continue paying more.
B) Built To Last: Modernize Critical Infrastructure / Mission Success Metrics: ↗ (opens gallantny.com/mission-two at this heading)
Safer roads with fewer potholes and long-overdue repairs
Stronger bridges and transportation infrastructure
Improved drainage and reduce flooding in vulnerable areas
Cleaner waterways, bays, haerbors, beaches, and aquifers
Modernized wastewater systems and reduced nitrogen pollution
Fewer outdated septic systems and cesspools threatening water quality
Better broadband access for families, students, and businesses
Stronger federal infrastructure investments returned to Suffolk County
A safer, cleaner, and more reliable Long Island for future generations
B) Built To Last: Modernize Critical Infrastructure / Chris Gallant’s Commitment: ↗ (opens gallantny.com/mission-two at this heading)
Long Islanders should not have to pay the highest taxes in the country just so they can dodge potholes, worry about contaminated waterways, or watch their tax dollars leave the region without seeing results at home. Chris Gallant will fight to bring federal infrastructure funding back to Suffolk County so we can fix our roads, modernize wastewater systems, protect our environment, and build communities that are safer, cleaner, and stronger for the next generation. “Built to Last” means built for people who live here.
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