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New York · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 23

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Nicholas A. Langworthy Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative for NY-23, serving his second term in Congress since 2023 Full profile → Aaron Gies Democratic Democratic candidate for NY-23, theology professor at St. Bonaventure University, challenging incumbent Rep. Nicholas Langworthy in 2026 Full profile →

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IssueNicholas A. Langworthy
Republican
Aaron Gies
Democratic
Economy & jobsOpposes wasteful spending; supports tax relief and deregulation Supports raising wages, worker protections, and $15 minimum wage
HousingSupports increasing housing supply and cutting construction barriers Supports expanding housing supply and affordability
Health careSupports healthcare price transparency and lower costs via competition Supports universal single-payer healthcare and reversing Medicaid cuts
ImmigrationSupports strict enforcement and defunding sanctuary cities Supports comprehensive immigration reform with secure borders and due process
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports protecting infants born alive after abortion procedures Supports abortion rights and codifying Roe protections into law
EducationSupports parental choice, Parents' Bill of Rights, and Head Start funding Supports reinvesting in public schools and regulating AI in education
Climate & energyOpposes state energy mandates; backs consumer energy choice Supports renewable energy; opposes fracking and new nuclear projects
Crime & public safetySupports stricter enforcement; opposes cashless bail Frames public safety around public health, research, and expert guidance
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts and spending restraint Opposes corporate tax breaks; supports eliminating Social Security earnings cap
GunsSupports Second Amendment protections, including concealed-carry reciprocity Supports Second Amendment with universal background checks and red flag laws
Democracy & electionsOpposes noncitizen voting; supports voter ID Supports anti-gerrymandering legislation, campaign finance reform, and anti-corruption measures
Foreign policy & defenseStrong support for Israel; favors confronting Iran Opposes U.S. ground war in Iran; skeptical of military-only solutions

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