In the race for New York's 1st Congressional District, Republican incumbent Nick LaLota is seeking reelection after taking office in 2022. LaLota, who previously served on the Amityville Board of Trustees, emphasized his priorities for a second term but declined in-person interviews, opting instead for written responses. His Democratic challenger, John Avlon, is a newcomer with a background as a CNN commentator and author, aiming to turn the historically Republican seat blue. The district has not elected a Democrat since 2015, when Tim Bishop lost to former representative Lee Zeldin. As all 435 House seats are up for election this year amidst a slim Republican majority, the outcome in this district could be significant for the overall balance of power in Congress.