THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Nicholas J. Lalota
Candidate for U.S. House · New York · District 1
THE PERSON
Background
Nick LaLota’s sourced education record documents graduation from the Naval Academy in 2000, an MBA from Hofstra in 2012 and a Hofstra law degree in 2020. The Congressional Directory identifies Suffolk County as his home community.
Roots
- Home community: Suffolk County, NY
Education
- U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD · B.S., 2000
- Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY · MBA, 2012
- Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY · J.D., 2020
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 1 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
New York State Board of Elections · amended general-election certification, pages 3–17 ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.