NY-1 Democratic Primary
NY-1 -- Suffolk County
Eastern Suffolk County. Five Democrats compete for the right to challenge Republican incumbent Nick LaLota in this solidly Republican district covering the East End, Brookhaven, and Riverhead.
Election Day
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
79 days away
Candidates
5 filed
Candidates
Democrat (5)
Christopher Gallant
filedDemocrat
Democratic candidate for NY-1.
Jonathan Jacobs
filedDemocrat
Democratic candidate for NY-1.
Jonathan Schneider
filedDemocrat
Democratic candidate for NY-1.
Luca Nascimbene
filedDemocrat
Democratic candidate for NY-1.
Lukas Ventouras
filedDemocrat
Democratic 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
- primary Election
- Date
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026
- Countdown
- 79 days remaining
- Level
- Federal
- Office
- U.S. House of Representatives
- District
- NY-1
- County
- Suffolk
Key Dates
Filing Deadline
1 days away
Primary Election
79 days away
Registration Deadline
187 days away
General Election
212 days away