Nick LaLota
Representative, NY-1 · Republican · New York
Nick LaLota is the Republican U.S. Representative for eastern Long Island’s 1st District, a Navy veteran on Appropriations and Homeland Security.
Profile last updated Jul 5, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A Long Island Republican balancing conservative priorities with swing-district pressures.
Core Strength
Military background and appropriations seat for a coastal district.
Core Weakness
A competitive Long Island seat limits ideological running room.
Recent Action
Pushed to restore the state-and-local-tax (SALT) deduction cap relief.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- 95%
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
- $20M
Roll-call or session participation — did they show up?
Official ethics findings or court records only.
Federal appropriations directed to NY-1 (absolute).
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Opposes3
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Skeptical of aggressive climate mandates; favors domestic energy production.
Healthcare—Opposes3
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer; favors market-based coverage and cost control.
Second Amendment—Opposes3
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A gun-rights supporter opposing most new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes3
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports strict border enforcement over broader legalization.
Roe v. Wade—Mixed / Partial3
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Describes himself as supporting some abortion access while backing limits.
National Security—Mixed / Partial3
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Supports a firm posture toward Iran with congressional oversight.
Party Loyalty
Party-line alignment on major recorded votes.