2026 election · U.S. House
2026 New York House race — Nick LaLota's seat
Incumbent: Nick LaLota (Republican) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (8) ▾
- Abortion: Opposes second and third trimester abortions but does not oppose abortion in cases of rape, incest, to save the mother's life, or in the first trimester; views it as a state issue. [1][2]
- Budget and Economy: Supports reducing federal spending and shrinking the government budget to address inflation and the national debt. [1][2]
- Energy: Supports increasing oil drilling on federal lands and pursuing American energy independence, including potential revival of the Keystone XL pipeline, to lower energy costs. [1][2]
- Homeland Security Funding: Supports fully funding the Department of Homeland Security rather than splitting off ICE funding during budget negotiations. [1]
- Immigration and Border Security: Supports stronger border security, opposes federal and local 'sanctuary' policies, and favors withholding federal funds from municipalities that don't cooperate with immigration enforcement, while supporting legal immigration. [1][2][3]
- National Security: Supports a strong national security posture, including standing up to China and standing with Israel. [1]
- Second Amendment: Supports Second Amendment rights and opposes restrictions on gun ownership. [1][2]
- Taxation: Supports tax relief measures including State and Local Tax (SALT) relief as part of broader efforts to address inflation and affordability. [1]
Public polling
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