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Aaron
Gies

Democratic candidate for NY-23, theology professor at St. Bonaventure University, challenging incumbent Rep. Nicholas Langworthy in 2026

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Background

Aaron Gies is the Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for New York's 23rd Congressional District in 2026, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Nicholas Langworthy. He won the Democratic primary on June 23, 2026, by a significant margin. 111

Gies is a theology and Franciscan studies professor at St. Bonaventure University in Olean, New York, where he lives, and was reported to be on leave from the university while campaigning in fall 2026. He holds a Ph.D. in Historical and Systematic Theology and an M.A. in Medieval Studies from The Catholic University of America, an M.A. in Christian Thought from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a B.A. in Bible and Religion from Montreat College. 9174

Born in rural North Carolina and raised in High Point, NC, Gies has described working-class roots — including waiting tables, bookkeeping for a Main Street business, and serving on the board of a local nonprofit farm. His campaign focuses on affordability and economic issues for working families. 161523

Gies has received endorsements from Congressman Tim Kennedy (D-NY26), Citizen Action of New York, Catholics Vote Common Good, and several county Democratic committees. 32448

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 23, New York
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Professor of Theology and Franciscan Studies, St. Bonaventure University (on leave)
Website
aaronforny23.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    debate
    Langworthy and Gies face off in first and only televised debate in Elmira

    The candidates debated in Elmira, addressing affordability, tariffs, healthcare, energy, immigration, relations with Canada, and the war in Iran. Gies said healthcare costs were a major concern heard on his town-hall tour. WKBW reported it had offered to host a Buffalo-market debate, that Gies agreed but Langworthy did not; both candidates agreed to appear separately for interviews before Election Day.

    Langworthy, Gies face off in debate as New York's 23rd congressional district race heats up · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Gies holds town hall in Fillmore as part of 100-town-hall campaign tour

    Gies hosted a town hall in Fillmore, part of his campaign's stated goal of holding 100 in-person town halls. The event had been moved from a previously announced location in Caneadea.

    Democrat Aaron Gies To Host A Town Hall In Fillmore On Monday · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 3
    poll
    Gies campaign releases PPP poll showing Langworthy's job approval at 43%

    A Public Policy Polling survey of 626 likely voters, commissioned or publicized by the Gies campaign, found 43% approved of Langworthy's job performance, 44% said he deserved reelection, and 39% said it was time for someone new. The poll did not report a head-to-head vote matchup. Margin of error was ±3.9 points.

    Aaron Gies Campaign: TRUMP UNDERWATER AND LANGWORTHY LOST GROUND IN NY-23 · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 2
    news
    Gies says he is open to reviewing Title IX if elected

    Asked about Title IX amid reporting on a lawsuit over Cornell University's handling of a sexual-assault investigation, Gies said he was not familiar with the case's details but was open to reviewing Title IX. He said the law was 'pretty good, but it's only as good as local implementation.'

    NY23 Democratic candidate open to Title IX review after Cornell University investigation called into question · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    poll
    Poll shows Langworthy leading Gies 54% to 33% in NY-23

    A Cygnal poll conducted September 22–23 and reported October 1 found Langworthy leading Gies 54% to 33%, with 13% undecided. The poll surveyed 400 likely district voters with a margin of error of 4.9%.

    Poll shows Langworthy well ahead of Gies. Strong Hochul ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 22
    endorsement
    Sierra Club endorses Aaron Gies for NY-23

    The Sierra Club announced its endorsement of Gies, citing his positions on public health, clean energy, and communities.

    The Sierra Club Endorses Gies · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 22
    endorsement
    Catholics Vote Common Good endorses Aaron Gies

    Catholics Vote Common Good endorsed Gies, citing his focus on everyday costs, government accountability, healthcare access, and human dignity.

    Catholics Vote Common Good, Endorses Aaron Gies · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • New York State AFL-CIO union
    Reported August 29, 2026 by Observer Today. observertoday.com · Aug 29, 2026
  • United Auto Workers Region 9 union
    Reported August 19, 2026 by Observer Today. observertoday.com · Aug 19, 2026
  • Republican and unaffiliated community leaders (unnamed) official
    Campaign announced their support July 13, 2026; individuals not named in the source. aaronforny23.com · Jul 13, 2026
  • League of Humane Voters New York organization
    Announced June 29, 2026. aaronforny23.com · Jun 29, 2026
  • Indivisible Corning Elmira organization
    Announced June 22, 2026. aaronforny23.com · Jun 22, 2026
  • U.S. Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY26) official
    Announced June 17, 2026, ahead of the June 23rd primary. aaronforny23.com · Jun 17, 2026
  • St. Bonaventure Democrats organization
    Announced June 16, 2026. aaronforny23.com · Jun 16, 2026
  • College Democrats of New York organization
    Announced June 16, 2026. aaronforny23.com · Jun 16, 2026
  • Allegany County Matters PAC organization
    Announced June 16, 2026, along with other organizational endorsements. aaronforny23.com · Jun 16, 2026
  • Western New York Council of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union
    Announced June 16, 2026. aaronforny23.com · Jun 16, 2026
  • New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) union
    Announced April 21, 2026. aaronforny23.com · Apr 21, 2026
  • Lake Effect Change organization
    Announced April 20, 2026. aaronforny23.com · Apr 20, 2026
  • Citizen Action of New York organization
    Announced April 8, 2026. aaronforny23.com · Apr 8, 2026
  • Tracy Mitrano official
    One of the three most recent Democratic nominees for NY-23; announced March 25, 2026. aaronforny23.com · Mar 25, 2026
  • Tom Carle official
    One of the three most recent Democratic nominees for NY-23; announced March 25, 2026. aaronforny23.com · Mar 25, 2026
  • Max Della Pia official
    One of the three most recent Democratic nominees for NY-23; announced March 25, 2026. aaronforny23.com · Mar 25, 2026
  • New York Working Families Party organization
    Endorsed March 2, 2026; also described by the campaign as a grassroots organization. aaronforny23.com · Mar 2, 2026
  • Five county Democratic committees (unnamed) organization
    Announced February 23, 2026; specific committees not identified in available material. · Feb 23, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$227K
Spent
$203K
Cash on hand
$18K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6NY23559(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] Aaron Gies for Congress | A GOOD LIFE SHOULD BE AFFORDABLE(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] Gies, Langworthy Discuss Issues During Congressional Debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] Langworthy, Gies face off in debate as New York's 23rd congressional district race heats up(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Aaron Gies Campaign: TRUMP UNDERWATER AND LANGWORTHY LOST GROUND IN NY-23(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] Democrat Aaron Gies To Host A Town Hall In Fillmore On Monday(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] NY23 Democratic candidate open to Title IX review after Cornell University investigation called into question(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] Poll shows Langworthy well ahead of Gies. Strong Hochul ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] Healthcare union, fearing impact to communities from ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, endorses Gies in NY 23 race(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  9. [9] Catholics Vote Common Good, Endorses Aaron Gies(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  10. [10] The Sierra Club Endorses Gies(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  11. [11] AFL-CIO backs Gies for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2026
  12. [12] UAW gives backing to Gies in race for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 19, 2026
  13. [13] Republican and Unaffiliated Community Leaders Rally ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 8, 2026
  14. [14] Congressman Tim Kennedy (D ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 2, 2026
  15. [15] Organized Labor, Students, and Grassroots Leaders All ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 2, 2026
  16. [16] Leaders from Across NY-23 ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 23, 2026
  17. [17] Lake Effect Change Endorses Aaron Gies as Campaign Support Continues to Build - Aaron Gies for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2026
  18. [18] Citizen Action Endorses Aaron Gies for New York Communities - Aaron Gies for Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 8, 2026
  19. [19] Gies for Congress Campaign Announces Working Family ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 25, 2026
  20. [20] NY-23rd hopefuls aren't very "hawkish" about military action against Iran - The HORNELL SUN(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2026
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