Aaron Gies
NY-23 Democratic nominee?
$306.00
JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAssistant Professor (Theology and Franciscan Studies), St. Bonaventure University
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationNew York
BackgroundAssistant Professor (Theology and Franciscan Studies), St. Bonaventure University
Show moreShow less
EducationPh.D., Historical & Systematic Theology, The Catholic University of America (2018)
Notable personal detailsAaron M. Gies is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 23rd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Theology and Franciscan Studies at St. Bonaventure University. He earned a Ph.D. in Historical & Systematic Theology from The Catholic University of America (2018) and has also earned M.A. degrees in Medieval Studies and Christian Thought.
SourcesShowHide
Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports restoring fairness to the tax system by requiring wealthy individuals and corporations to pay their fair share and prioritizes funding for healthcare, education, and programs that reduce costs for families. Advocates against policies that shift public funds to wealthy interests and emphasizes investing in local economies and services.
Healthcare
Supports making healthcare more affordable and protecting rural access to doctors and hospitals, but public materials available do not specify support for Medicare for All, a public option, or detailed policy proposals. Statements emphasize lowering costs and preserving local health services without clear alignment to a specific reform pathway.
Show moreShow less
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a woman’s right to choose, opposes criminalizing reproductive decisions, and supports codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade into federal law; would vote no on any attempted national abortion ban.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment while endorsing policies to keep guns out of dangerous hands; explicitly backs universal background checks and red flag laws. Emphasizes responsible gun ownership and public safety.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- News
- Polls
- Endorsements