Christopher J. Gallant
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- Army National Guard pilot; FAA air traffic controller
- Campaign website
- gallantny.com
A New York Army National Guard member since age 17 who has deployed to Kuwait and flies Black Hawk helicopters, an FAA air traffic controller and union leader, and a volunteer firefighter with the Copiague Fire Department.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports permanent relief from the SALT deduction cap.
ReportThe Gallant Mission Plan 2027Campaign website · Gallant for Congress · gallantny.com
“Permanent SALT relief so Long Island homeowners can keep more of what they earn.”
Education
Supports expanding income-based student loan repayment.
ReportThe Gallant Mission Plan 2027Campaign website · Gallant for Congress · gallantny.com
“Reduce student debt burdens by expanding income-based repayment, protecting Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and refinancing high-interest federal student loans.”
Housing
Supports federal incentives for housing near LIRR stations.
ReportThe Gallant Mission Plan 2027Campaign website · Gallant for Congress · gallantny.com
“supporting federal incentives for transit-oriented development near LIRR stations, while protecting suburban neighborhoods from overdevelopment”
Economy & jobs
Supports project labor agreements on federal infrastructure projects.
ReportThe Gallant Mission Plan 2027Campaign website · Gallant for Congress · gallantny.com
“Support project labor agreements for federally funded infrastructure projects.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports funding coastal protection and grid hardening projects.
ReportThe Gallant Mission Plan 2027Campaign website · Gallant for Congress · gallantny.com
“Strengthen storm resilience by fully funding coastal protection, flood mitigation, and grid hardening projects left unfinished after Hurricane Sandy.”
Health & human services
Opposes cuts or privatization of Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security.
ReportThe Gallant Mission Plan 2027Campaign website · Gallant for Congress · gallantny.com
“Oppose any cuts or privatization of Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security.”
Supports Medicare negotiating prescription drug prices.
ReportThe Gallant Mission Plan 2027Campaign website · Gallant for Congress · gallantny.com
“Lower prescription drug costs by allowing Medicare to negotiate prices.”
Pledges to fully staff and fund the Northport VA.
ReportThe Gallant Mission Plan 2027Campaign website · Gallant for Congress · gallantny.com
“Fully staff and fund the VA, including the Northport VA, so veterans get timely, high-quality care.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Christopher J. Gallant on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- 2026 General Election Candidate List
Election filing · Suffolk County Board of Elections · Sep 21, 2026 · suffolkcountyny.gov
- Emergency Ballot Booklet, 2026 General Election (sample ballots for every ballot style)
Election filing · Suffolk County Board of Elections · suffolkcountyny.gov
- About — Chris Gallant for Congress
Campaign website · Gallant for Congress · gallantny.com
- The Gallant Mission Plan 2027
Campaign website · Gallant for Congress · gallantny.com
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