Laura Gillen
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in New York
$9.7K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds
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Laura Gillen is trading at 85% to win the NY-04 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
Age57 years old (Jul 10, 1969)
GenderFemale
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LocationNew York
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationSacred Heart Academy (Hempstead, New York) — graduate
Notable personal detailsLaura Anne Gillen is a U.S. Representative from New York’s 4th Congressional District, serving in the 119th Congress (sworn in January 3, 2025). She previously served as Town Supervisor of Hempstead, New York, and worked as an attorney and a faculty member at Hofstra University. She earned an A.B. from Georgetown University and a J.D. from New York University.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Laura Gillen has supported securing federal funding and increased appropriations for infrastructure and community projects in her district while also criticizing proposals she describes as "raising taxes," arguing higher taxes can harm the economy. Her record and public statements contain both support for expanded federal spending on local projects and opposition to tax increases, producing a mixed pattern on taxes and economic policy.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable coverage by extending ACA premium subsidies and pursuing a Medicaid buy‑in; backs measures to lower prescription drug costs (including insulin caps/competition) and increased funding for community health centers and other programs to reduce out‑of‑pocket costs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports fixing the asylum system and expanding legal pathways to immigration while also calling for stronger border security and enforcement measures (including more Border Patrol agents, advanced surveillance technology, and targeted physical barriers). Emphasizes bipartisan, pragmatic reforms that balance humanitarian access with measures aimed at preventing criminal actors and reducing illegal crossings.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding reproductive rights, including codifying the protections of Roe v. Wade, defending access to contraception, and establishing federal protections for assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF. Has co-sponsored federal legislation to protect access to contraception and introduced legislation to protect IVF access nationwide. Opposes national abortion bans and frames defending reproductive autonomy as a legislative priority.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate and environmental protection through investments in coastal resilience and clean energy policies while pursuing pragmatic, budget‑neutral funding approaches. Endorsed by major environmental groups and has sponsored/co‑sponsored legislation focused on coastal protection and related environmental infrastructure.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded gun safety measures including universal background checks, safe-storage policies, and restrictions on assault-style weapons while also advocating robust funding for law enforcement and public safety programs. Positions combine support for stronger firearm regulations with backing for resources for police and community public-safety programs.
Latest News
Laura Gillen is defending her Long Island House seat in a contested Democratic primary ahead of the 2026 election. The race is part of a broader set of competitive New York primaries that could help decide control of the U.S. House. Recent coverage has focused more on the state’s election landscape than on any specific new move by Gillen, so the details on her campaign remain limited.
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