Nick LaLota

Nick LaLota is an American politician and U.S. Navy veteran serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 1st congressional district since 2023. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy and Hofstra University, he previously held roles in local government, including serving as chief of staff to the Suffolk County presiding officer and as a member of the Suffolk Board of Elections. Described as a moderate Republican, LaLota is a member of the Republican Governance Group and has participated in various bipartisan caucuses. His legislative focus includes veterans' affairs, infrastructure, and fiscal policy.