Aaron Gies
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 23rd Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- Teacher and nonprofit leader
- Campaign website
- aaronforny23.com
A former teacher and nonprofit leader who describes himself as a person of faith; he has waited tables, kept books for a Main Street business and worked on a nonprofit farm.
Documented positions
Public safety
Supports universal background checks and red flag laws.
ReportAaron Gies for Congress | A Good Life Should Be Affordable (archived Sept. 18, 2026)Campaign website · Aaron Gies for Congress · web.archive.org
“I support universal background checks and red flag laws”
Supports a guest worker program and due process for immigrants.
ReportAaron Gies for Congress | A Good Life Should Be Affordable (archived Sept. 18, 2026)Campaign website · Aaron Gies for Congress · web.archive.org
“due process for undocumented people, a guest worker program that serves our country’s economic needs, and consistent enforcement”
Economy & jobs
Supports raising wages and workers’ bargaining power.
ReportAaron Gies for Congress | A Good Life Should Be Affordable (archived Sept. 18, 2026)Campaign website · Aaron Gies for Congress · web.archive.org
“Aaron supports raising wages and strengthening workers’ bargaining power”
Environment & parks
Opposes fracking, new nuclear projects and unchecked data centers.
ReportAaron Gies for Congress | A Good Life Should Be Affordable (archived Sept. 18, 2026)Campaign website · Aaron Gies for Congress · web.archive.org
“I oppose irresponsible data center buildout, fracking and new nuclear projects.”
Health & human services
Supports codifying Roe; opposes a national abortion ban.
ReportAaron Gies for Congress | A Good Life Should Be Affordable (archived Sept. 18, 2026)Campaign website · Aaron Gies for Congress · web.archive.org
“I support codifying the protections of Roe into law and would vote no on any attempted national abortion ban.”
Government & transparency
Supports banning stock trading by Congress and federal officials.
ReportAaron Gies for Congress | A Good Life Should Be Affordable (archived Sept. 18, 2026)Campaign website · Aaron Gies for Congress · web.archive.org
“I support strict bans on stock trading for Congress, federal judges, the President, Vice-president, all political appointees, and their immediate families.”
Supports ending Citizens United and a lobbying ban.
ReportAaron Gies for Congress | A Good Life Should Be Affordable (archived Sept. 18, 2026)Campaign website · Aaron Gies for Congress · web.archive.org
“we must end Citizens United and prohibit members of Congress from becoming lobbyists for seven years after they leave office”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Aaron Gies on them.
- EducationNo documented position found.
All sources (19)
- Amended Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (September 17, 2026)
Election filing · New York State Board of Elections · elections.ny.gov
- 2026 General Candidates List
Election filing · Erie County Board of Elections · elections.erie.gov
- Sample Ballots: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Chautauqua County Board of Elections · chqgov.com
- General Election Ballot Order: Offices and Candidates for November 3, 2026
Election filing · Niagara County Board of Elections · Sep 15, 2026 · elections.niagaracounty.gov
- Sample Ballots: General Election, November 3, 2026
Election filing · Niagara County Board of Elections · Sep 21, 2026 · elections.niagaracounty.gov
- Ballot Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Tioga County Board of Elections · Sep 8, 2026 · tiogacountyny.com
- Sample Ballots for the General Election on November 3, 2026
Election filing · Tioga County Board of Elections · tiogacountyny.com
- Certification for the November 3, 2026 General Election (candidates nominated)
Election filing · Cattaraugus County Board of Elections · Sep 9, 2026 · cattco.gov
- Sample Ballots for the 2026 General Election
Election filing · Cattaraugus County Board of Elections · Sep 9, 2026 · cattco.gov
- Sample Ballot, Countywide (No Local Races): November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Cattaraugus County Board of Elections · cattco.gov
- Allegany County Sample Ballots: 2026 General Election (EnhancedVoting portal)
Election filing · Allegany County Board of Elections · app.enhancedvoting.com
- 2026 November General Election Candidates
Election filing · Allegany County Board of Elections · alleganyco.gov
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by election district)
Election filing · Steuben County Board of Elections · Sep 17, 2026 · app.enhancedvoting.com
- 2026 General Election Information & Candidates
Election filing · Steuben County Board of Elections · steubencountyny.gov
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by ballot style)
Election filing · Chemung County Board of Elections · app.enhancedvoting.com
- 2026 - Offices Open for Election and the Candidates (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Chemung County Board of Elections · chemungcountyny.gov
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by election district)
Election filing · Schuyler County Board of Elections · app.enhancedvoting.com
- 2026 General Election Candidates List
Election filing · Schuyler County Board of Elections · Sep 14, 2026 · schuylercountyny.gov
- Aaron Gies for Congress | A Good Life Should Be Affordable (archived Sept. 18, 2026)
Campaign website · Aaron Gies for Congress · web.archive.org
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