NY-1 Congressional Race
NY-1 -- Suffolk County
Eastern Suffolk County. Incumbent Republican Nick LaLota seeks re-election in this solidly Republican district encompassing the East End, Brookhaven, and Riverhead.
Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
235 days away
Candidates
3 filed
Candidates
Republican (1)
Nick LaLota
IncumbentfiledRepublican
Incumbent U.S. Representative for NY-1. Former Navy officer and Suffolk County official. First elected in 2022.
Independent (2)
Jordan Maggio
filedIndependent
Independent candidate for NY-1.
Thomas Sorensen
filedIndependent
Independent candidate for NY-1.
District Overview
Areas Covered
Eastern Suffolk County including Brookhaven (eastern portion), Riverhead, Southold, Shelter Island, Southampton, and East Hampton. This sprawling district covers the East End and North Fork, including world-famous beach communities, wine country, and working-class inland towns.
Key Issues
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Race Rating
NY-1 is a solid Republican stronghold. The GOP candidate is heavily favored. Democrats would need a significant shift in the political environment to be competitive here.
Election Details
- Type
- general Election
- Date
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Countdown
- 235 days remaining
- Level
- Federal
- Office
- U.S. House of Representatives
- District
- NY-1
- County
- Suffolk
Key Dates
Filing Deadline
24 days away
Primary Election
102 days away
Registration Deadline
210 days away
General Election
235 days away