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House · New York

New York NY-01

Chris Gallant vs Nick LaLota

ForecastR +0.8
Democrat45%
Republican55%
RatingToss up
Full forecast
Brief me as

Neutral view. Pick a side and the War Room briefs you as that campaign's operative.

Vital signs

Campaign health, 0 to 100, from public money, outside spending, ballots and activity
DemocratChris GallantCriticalBase 18, minus 4 for liabilities
140100
  • Money weight 2526

    Raised $1.6M against $4.4M for Nick LaLota.

  • Cash weight 205

    $172K in the bank against $3.3M for Nick LaLota. As of 06/30/2026.

  • Activity weight 1025

    $900 in Google political ads this cycle.

  • −4 Outmatched five to one in cash. $172K against $3.3M.
RepublicanNick LaLotaStrong
730100
  • Money weight 2574

    Raised $4.4M against $1.6M for Chris Gallant.

  • Cash weight 2095

    $3.3M in the bank against $172K for Chris Gallant. As of 06/30/2026.

  • Activity weight 1025

    $52K in Google political ads this cycle.

How each side wins

From the forecast, the polls, the county map, voter groups, money and ballots
If you work for Chris Gallant
  1. Close the gap

    Chris Gallant trails by 0.8 and wins 45% of simulations. Closing it takes about 1,266 voters switching sides, or 2,533 more net votes from new turnout.

  2. The range

    In 8 of 10 simulations the result lands between R +8.5 and D +7.0. A normal polling error decides it.

  3. The money

    $172K cash against $3.3M. Outspent: lean on earned media, digital, field and the outside groups, and pick the two or three media markets that decide it.

  4. Nick LaLota's strongest asset

    Cash: $3.3M in the bank against $172K for Chris Gallant.

If you work for Nick LaLota
  1. Protect the lead

    Nick LaLota leads by 0.8 in the forecast and wins 55% of simulations. The cushion is about 2,533 votes; a one point swing is about 1,490 voters changing sides.

  2. The range

    In 8 of 10 simulations the result lands between D +7.0 and R +8.5. A normal polling error decides it.

  3. The money

    $3.3M cash against $172K. Spend it early on persuasion television in the battleground counties and keep a reserve for the last week.

  4. Chris Gallant's strongest asset

    Money: Raised $1.6M against $4.4M for Nick LaLota.

Scouting report

From the Watchdog people files, each line with its source
Chris Gallant

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Nick LaLota

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The forecast

Margin over recent runs
R +2.0D +2.016 runs agonow
Now
R +0.8
8 in 10 land between
D +7.0 and R +8.5
Polling average
n/a
Partisan lean
R +7.6
Early vote effect
D +0.1

Recent polls

Last 45 days

No public polls in the last 45 days; the forecast leans on fundamentals and similar races.

Money and the air war

Reports as of 06/30/2026
GallantLaLota
Raised$1.6M$4.4M
Spent$475K$1.1M
Cash on hand$172K$3.3M
Outside money for$0$0
Google ads$900$52K
Follow the money

The early vote

Statewide

No early vote data for New York yet.

Media watch

Who is putting this race in front of an audience

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On the trail

Rallies and events, newest first

No stops logged yet for this race.