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Chris Gallant
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Veteran. Air traffic controller. Firefighter. Union rep. Running for Congress in NY‑01 to fight for working families and stand up for Long Island.

🔗 https://gallantny.com/
Great night with the Brookhaven Dems. Grateful for the good questions and great conversation!
December 4, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Today is the last day of the month, and we’re still short of where we hoped to be. I know times are tough for many people, so I’m grateful for any support you’re able to give.

If you can chip in before midnight, it would go a long way for our campaign.

Thank you:
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November 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are closing out the month, and I want to be honest about where things stand: Our campaign is behind on fundraising, and what we raise in these last two days will decide how strong we start December.
November 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
When nearly the entire list of the most expensive places to live in New York is dominated by Long Island, we have to ask: who’s fighting for everyday families?

I’m running to bring relief to families and make sure this district works for everyone, not just the wealthy.
New York's most expensive places to live are on Long Island, study finds. See the list.
A new list shows the top seven most expensive places to live in New York are all on Long Island. But exactly where may surprise you.
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Proud to have the endorsement of Anthony Portesy, Chair of the Brookhaven Town Democratic Committee.

Anthony has been a strong voice for our community, and I’m grateful to have his support as we work to bring accountable, people-first leadership to NY-01.
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Proud to have the endorsement of Suffolk County Legislator Greg Doroski.

Greg has shown what real public service looks like, and I’m grateful to have his support as we build a campaign focused on honesty, accountability, and the people of NY-01.
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sat down with a group of Long Islanders who are ready to flip this seat. Grateful for the conversation and the energy behind this movement.
November 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Loved being with the Riverhead Dems last night. Amazing energy, real conversations, and folks ready to get to work to continue the momentum as we head into 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Every servicemember swears an oath to defend the Constitution. I took that oath at 17.

When six lawmakers reminded our military of that duty, the president called for their deaths. Anyone who calls for violence against people who uphold that oath is a threat to our democracy.
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Thank you to the Smithtown Dems for inviting me to their post-election debrief. It’s always encouraging to be in a room full of people who care deeply about our community.

There’s real momentum here on Long Island, and we’re just getting started.
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Releasing the Epstein files shouldn’t be controversial.

But Nick LaLota still won’t sign the bipartisan letter demanding transparency.

Long Islanders deserve to know why. And we deserve leaders who put the public’s right to the truth ahead of protecting the powerful.
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A new report shows 34,178 Long Island businesses are at major risk of economic loss when the next storm hits.

And yet Nick LaLota voted for a budget that cut coastal protection and storm-preparedness funding.

Long Island can’t afford leaders who leave us vulnerable. libn.com/2025/11/13/c...
Cantor: Report warns of major flood risk for Long Island economy | Long Island Business News
Thirteen years after Superstorm Sandy, new data shows 34,000 Long Island businesses face major flood risks that could cost billions in economic losses.
libn.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The shutdown has created a cascading crisis in air traffic control. Retirements are surging, training is stalled, and burnout is getting worse.

Watch my segment on @cnn.com about what happens next and why it will take a long time for things to get back to normal 📺
November 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
From skyrocketing rents to health care bills, affordability is a crisis on Long Island.

I am committed to fighting for policies that will let Long Islanders thrive, not just live paycheck to paycheck.
November 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The government shutdown had devastating impacts on working Americans.

It didn't have to be like this.

Instead of dysfunction, we need leadership that stands up for working Americans. We must end the chaos and work toward solutions, which is exactly what I'll do in Congress.
November 14, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I'm running for Congress because I'm a blue-collar guy from the South Shore of Long Island who knows what everyday families are dealing with, and I want to do better for them.

Grateful to The 11th Hour for having me on to talk about why I’m in this fight. Watch the clip here:
November 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
While Nick LaLota has been on vacation for over 40 days, more than 42,000 of his constituents are at risk of losing SNAP benefits. He’s earning a paycheck, and they’re losing their groceries.
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Love should never be up for debate, which is why I’m relieved the Supreme Court chose not to reopen the fight over marriage equality.

But let’s be clear: deciding not to act isn’t the same as protecting our rights. Equality shouldn’t depend on the politics of the moment or the makeup of the Court.
Supreme Court Denies Request to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses, had asked the court to reconsider its landmark 2015 opinion.
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I was honored to join a group of veterans at Stony Brook University yesterday for a conversation about Veterans Day and what it means to serve.

Thank you to those who have worn the uniform, carried the weight, and kept the promise to serve something bigger than themselves.
November 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Shutdowns hurt real people. I saw it firsthand as an air traffic controller in 2018,

That’s why I’m running for Congress: to fix a system that’s left too many behind.

Thanks @audiecornish.bsky.social and @cnn.com for having me on.
November 11, 2025 at 2:15 AM
President Trump’s attack on air traffic controllers is unhinged, dangerous, and insulting. These men and women are required to work a high-stress, life-or-death job for zero pay.

That's not a test of patriotism, that's exploitation:
‘REPORT TO WORK IMMEDIATELY’: Trump threatens to replace absent air traffic controllers with ‘true Patriots’
The president “wouldn’t last five minutes as an air traffic controller,” Biden-era Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded.
www.politico.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Nearly 3 million people in New York receive SNAP benefits. That's how many families might not get food on the table for dinner while Congress refuses to act. www.mynbc5.com/article/new-...
Interactive map: See the amount of New Yorkers in each county who receive SNAP benefits
Click the interactive map to see how many residents in each county utilize SNAP benefits.
www.mynbc5.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
🧵 As a former air traffic controller, I know firsthand that safety depends on stability. The FAA’s decision to reduce flights because of the shutdown is the right move to protect passengers, crews, and everyone who relies on aviation.
November 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
No one wants flight delays, but when air traffic controllers are overworked and underpaid during a shutdown, safety has to come first.

I’ve been in the tower, and I know how serious this is. Watch to hear why the FAA made the right call and why I’m running for Congress. 🎥
November 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Joining @jaketapper.bsky.social on @cnn.com live from Reagan National Airport to talk about the shutdown and what it means for the people who keep our skies safe.

Tune in to hear more soon!
November 7, 2025 at 9:32 PM