Aaron Gies
NY-23 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAssistant Professor (Theology and Franciscan Studies)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationNew York
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BackgroundAssistant Professor (Theology and Franciscan Studies)
EducationPontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (University of Toronto) — Diplomate in Manuscript Studies
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 of Theology and Franciscan Studies at St. Bonaventure University and has published scholarly work focused on medieval and Franciscan theology. He completed a diplomate in manuscript studies at the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (University of Toronto).
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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 won the Democratic primary for New York’s 23rd Congressional District, defeating Kevin Stocker. He had been one of the candidates in the race in the days leading up to the primary. The result makes him the Democratic nominee for the House seat.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Aaron Gies for NY-23 Democratic nominee?
WNY Council of the Communication Workers of America
Public endorsement
WNY Council of the Communication Workers of America endorsed Aaron Gies ahead of the June 23 primary.
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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