Chris Gallant, a National Guardsman and former air traffic controller, and Lukas Ventouras, a law student, have both made early entries into the 2026 race to unseat Republican Rep. Nick LaLota.

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Gallant, 36, is a native of Long Island. He’s also a Black Hawk pilot, Army veteran, National Guardsman, former air traffic controller, union leader, and volunteer firefighter.