Christopher J. Gallant
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- Occupation
- FAA air traffic controller
Background
- Describes Gallant's background as a military pilot, FAA air traffic controller, union leader and volunteer firefighter. source: gallantny.com
- Gallant's campaign says Gallant deployed to Kuwait multiple times while in the military. source: gallantny.com
- Grew up on Long Island, according to the campaign site. source: gallantny.com
- Won the June 2026 Democratic primary for New York's 1st Congressional District. source: en.wikipedia.org
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Affordability: federal investment to lower housing, energy and everyday costs source: gallantny.com
- Protecting Medicare and Medicaid and lowering out-of-pocket health costs for seniors source: gallantny.com
- Infrastructure and coastal resilience for shoreline communities source: gallantny.com
- Accountable government with clear goals and measured outcomes source: gallantny.com
- Giving first responders the tools they need source: gallantny.com
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