Aaron Gies
NY-23 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCollege professor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationNew York
BackgroundCollege professor
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Notable personal detailsAaron M. Gies is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in New York’s 23rd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a theology and Franciscan studies faculty member at St. Bonaventure University and has worked in education and church music ministry. He ran for the Democratic nomination in NY-23 in 2026 and maintained a principal campaign committee registered with the FEC.
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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.
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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.
News
Aaron Gies recently won the Democratic primary for New York’s 23rd Congressional District, making him the party’s nominee in the race against Republican incumbent Nick Langworthy. He is now facing scrutiny after reports said he campaigned with his brother-in-law, a registered sex offender with prior rape and sex offense convictions involving teenage students. The criticism has become part of the campaign as he moves into the general election.
Olean's Gies wins Democratic primary race for House seat
Upstate House Dem candidate has convicted perv brother-in-law help campaign
Voter participation in WNY primaries needs to be more robust
Kenmore's Stocker, Olean's Gies in Democratic House primary
Endorsements
Endorsers of Aaron Gies for NY-23 Democratic nominee?
League of Humane Voters
Public endorsement
The League of Humane Voters endorsed Aaron Gies for Congress.
WNY Council of the Communication Workers of America
Public endorsement
The WNY Council of the Communication Workers of America endorsed Aaron Gies ahead of the June 23 primary.
Citizen Action of New York
Public endorsement
Citizen Action of New York endorsed Aaron Gies for Congress.
Former NY-23 Democratic nominees
Public endorsement
Three former NY-23 Democratic nominees endorsed Aaron Gies for Congress.
Democratic committees in five counties
Public endorsement
Five county Democratic committees endorsed Aaron Gies for Congress.
Steuben County Democratic Committee
Political organization
The Steuben County Democratic Committee endorsed Aaron Gies for Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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