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Aaron Gies
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, New York’s 23rd District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Aaron Gies is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in New York’s 23rd District on November 3, 2026, against Nick Langworthy (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Aaron Gies’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Aaron Gies’s campaign has raised $678,484 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $54,077 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$648,734
- PACs and other committees$23,750
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$6,000
From donors who gave over $200: $154,372 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 96% from New York, 4% from other states. Top states: New York $147,952 (96%), North Carolina $2,000 (1%), California $1,620 (1%), Florida $1,500 (1%), Pennsylvania $350 (under 1%). About 240 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6NY23559 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$2,750
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Aaron Gies’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Aaron Gies (Democratic); Nick Langworthy (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Nick Langworthy (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- New York 23rd District 2026: who’s running
- Every New York race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in New York
Early voting: Oct 24 – Nov 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in New York
- Check your registration on New York’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for New York
About Aaron Gies
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Aaron Gies quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Assistant professor of theology and Franciscan studies at St. Bonaventure University. · aaronforny23.com (source for Assistant professor of theology and Franciscan studies at St. Bonaventure University.) (archived copy of the source for Assistant professor of theology and Franciscan studies at St. Bonaventure University.)
Endorsements
- Democratic County Committees of Cattaraugus, Erie, Niagara, Steuben and Tioga counties · post-journal.com (source for the Democratic County Committees of Cattaraugus, Erie, Niagara, Steuben and Tioga counties endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Democratic County Committees of Cattaraugus, Erie, Niagara, Steuben and Tioga counties endorsement)
- Allegany County Political Action Committee (AMP-PAC) · wlea.net (source for the Allegany County Political Action Committee (AMP-PAC) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Allegany County Political Action Committee (AMP-PAC) endorsement)
- Indivisible Corning/Elmira · wlea.net (source for the Indivisible Corning/Elmira endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Indivisible Corning/Elmira endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at aaronforny23.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Politicians should work for their voters, not their donors: we must end Citizens United and prohibit members of Congress from becoming lobbyists for seven years after they leave office.” aaronforny23.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Aaron supports building a universal healthcare system that guarantees stable, accessible, cost‑effective basic care for every American.” aaronforny23.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Aaron supports raising wages and strengthening workers’ bargaining power.” aaronforny23.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “I support strong, secure borders and fair treatment for law-abiding immigrants, many of whom are innocent victims of our incoherent immigration laws.” aaronforny23.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Aaron will work with county and local governments to make it easier to build safe, basic housing across every County.” aaronforny23.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Aaron Gies has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Aaron Gies been backed by AIPAC?
No. Aaron Gies has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Aaron Gies had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.