Aaron Gies for Congress

Leadership is stronger when it reflects the full community.
This month, I’m grateful for the women across NY-23 who build, design, teach, heal, serve, and lead every day.
Take a moment to recognize one.

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She expanded what leadership could look like.

Kate Gleason’s life reflects something enduring about this region: innovation rooted in skill, discipline, and determination.

Her work strengthened the industrial backbone of Western New York.

In 1914, she became the first woman elected to full membership in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

She did not wait for permission. She contributed. She led.

She worked as an engineer, led sales efforts across the country, and later served in executive leadership. At a time when women were rarely welcomed into manufacturing, she helped grow the company into an international business. It continues today as Gleason Corporation.

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During Women’s History Month, we are recognizing Kate Gleason.

Born in 1865, she became one of the first women to study engineering at Cornell University.

At the turn of the twentieth century, she joined her family’s company, Gleason Works in Rochester.

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Press Release for Gies for Congress. Image left side bold red, white, & blue text w/ stars reads ‘Aaron Gies for Congress’ & the slogan ‘Making a good life affordable for NY‑23.’ On the right, Aaron stands outdoors in a suit, smiling . Gies for Congress Expresses Concern Over Iran Conflict Olean, NY - Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies expressed concern over the widening conflict in the Middle East following strikes conducted by the United States and Israel beginning on Saturday. He noted that understanding the nature of Iran’s ruling regime is essential to assessing the risks of escalation. “Iran’s government is murderous, corrupt, and unpopular with the Iranian people, but it is deeply entrenched,” Gies said. “A successful transition toward freedom and democracy led by the Iranian people alone is unlikely. Even so, America should not attempt another regime change war. I oppose any move to send American soldiers to fight on the ground in Iran.” Gies emphasized that America’s military is capable but that military power alone cannot resolve the long‑term consequences of conflict. “Our armed forces are the best in the world. I trust them to achieve any reasonable military objective, but Iraq, Syria, Libya, and Afghanistan have shown us that refugee flows, political instability, hunger, sickness, and environmental damage are not problems military power alone can solve.” He also warned of the economic costs of a prolonged conflict. Oil prices have risen sharply and U.S. missile systems are expensive and slow to replace. “At a moment when so many Americans are struggling to afford the necessities of life, there is no excuse for launching a war of choice that costs taxpayers billions of dollars per day and is likely to raise costs for months or even years,” Gies stated. “I support democracy at home and abroad,” Gies concluded. “A free and peaceful Iran is a worthy objective, but bombing alone cannot achieve it, and may even move us in the opposite direction.”

America should not attempt another regime change war. Iraq, Syria, Libya, & Afghanistan have shown us that refugee flows, political instability, hunger, sickness, and environmental damage are not problems military power alone can solve.
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Please follow official guidance, stay aware of local updates, & look out for one another. Tomorrow, I will issue my full statement.

On Iran:

My role in Congress will require me to approach moments like this with thoughtfulness, conviction, & a clear sense of responsibility. As we work to clarify this evolving situation, I want to urge all Americans living or working in the region to remain vigilant & prioritize their safety.

Momentum does not start in Washington. It starts here.

I hope you’ll join us at the upcoming Bipartisan Town Hall with Jim King, and participate in the future of NY-23.

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People are ready for serious conversations about how to make a good life affordable again.

I’m willing to engage in good faith with anyone who gets that. Our district deserves more open dialogue, more presence, and more accountability.

Momentum does not start in Washington. It starts here.

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In the last several months, I’ve shown up across this district. I listen first. And I hear the same thing everywhere:

People are working hard.
The basics feel further out of reach.
They want stability.
They want affordability.
They want leadership that shows up.

A white page with a noir-filtered headshot of Aaron. Above his face reads "AARON FOR NY23 ENDORSED", his headshot, then "NEW YORK WORKING FAMILIES PARTY". Text is in the blue and red colors of the NY WFP.

I’m proud to be endorsed by the @nywfp.bsky.social! Together, we’re fighting for a Working Families Guarantee:
🏠 A home we can afford
👶 Universal childcare
🩺 Healthcare for all
🛡️ Protecting immigrant communities

This is the work ahead, & I am ready to do my part.

Let’s win this, NY-23! #VoteWFP

Visitors walk along a path at Niagara Falls State Park, which serves what is literally a natural wonder of the world, bringing in millions of visitors from around the globe. Courtesy: Joshua Bessex, Buffalo News

But we must also protect the district's economy and the ties that make our region strong.

Our tourism industry can compete with anywhere, but it can’t thrive when our closest friends feel unwelcome.

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Our neighbors aren’t staying away because they dislike Buffalo, Niagara Falls, or Upstate New York — they’re reacting to political decisions and rhetoric from Washington that strain our relationship with Canada and make travel less welcoming.

We can and should defend secure borders.

This matters for families and small businesses across NY-23. Fewer international shoppers and travelers means fewer jobs, lower sales, and less economic activity in communities already working to recover.

Prospectus: WNY Tourism sites are feeling the absence of Canadians Over the past year, visitation to Western New York from Canada has dropped 25%. That's a problem for the region's tourist sites, as well as the retailers and restaurants around them.

Canadian visitors used to be a cornerstone of Western New York’s tourism and local economy.

This year, officials report Canadian travel into Erie County is down sharply — crossing numbers are off and stays at hotels, restaurants, and attractions have dropped, leaving a real gap in local revenue.

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Events | Join the Movement — Get Involved Today! — Aaron Gies for Congress NY23 Discover upcoming Democratic campaign events and community gatherings for Aaron Gies in NY-23. Join us to support positive change and civic engagement.

Our next petitioning event is Friday in Jamestown. Meeting at Dow Park at 5:30 PM.

Dow Park | 100 RT-394, Jamestown, NY 14701

RSVP today! Let’s get this done! Together!

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I also want to shout out Anne Joynt, who drove down from Buffalo to introduce herself. As a potential judicial candidate, she can’t carry petitions, but she lent us some moral support.

100 signatures on the first evening is a strong start. But more importantly, it reflects something deeper: people are stepping forward.

Thank you to every volunteer who stood outside last night.

Thank you to every neighbor who signed.

“We had some great conversations with our neighbors that signed tonight. We’ll be back out tomorrow.” - Ann Marie

“It was great to get started with a good group of people.” - Kelly

That’s what this is about.
Not just signatures.Conversations.
Neighbors talking to neighbors.

A group of volunteers stand together inside a brightly lit room after a petitioning event for Aaron’s campaign. Everyone is dressed in winter coats and scarves.The group is smiling, and behind them is a wall with a simple line‑art drawing of a dog’s face.

Last night in Olean, as temperatures dropped and the light faded, 20 volunteers showed up.

In two hours, they collected roughly 100 signatures.

It was cold. It was dark. And still, neighbors came out.

Volunteer Linda said, “Super cold & dark but my aunt & I collected signatures.

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If you are a registered Democrat, you can sign. You can carry. You can help.

This campaign is built the way strong communities are built. Person to person. Street by street.

Show up. Bring a friend. Be part of the work from day one.

Let’s make this happen!

A red, white, and blue patriotic flyer with stars announcing “Petitioning Kickoff in Olean.” The graphic invites volunteers to help gather signatures to get Aaron on the ballot. It lists the event details: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Enchanted Mountains Urgent Veterinary Care from 5:30–7:30 PM, with a note that even one hour of volunteering helps reach more neighbors.

Today, we kick off petitioning in Olean! This is where it starts!
Not in Washington. Not online. Right here. Right now.

Petitioning is how Aaron earns a place on the ballot. It is how neighbors secure real choices.

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If you too are ready for steady, responsible representation, please join us.

Volunteer. Show up. Help move NY-23 forward. We can’t wait to see you out there!

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Grateful for the endorsements of the Cattaraugus, Erie, Niagara, Tioga, and Steuben Democratic County Committees in NY-23.

Support is building because families want stability, affordability, and leadership that shows up.

Events | Join the Movement — Get Involved Today! — Aaron Gies for Congress NY23 Discover upcoming Democratic campaign events and community gatherings for Aaron Gies in NY-23. Join us to support positive change and civic engagement.

If you have not signed up yet or RSVP’d to an event, there is still time. Head to Facebook: aaronforny23.com/events.

Join us. Walk with us. Let’s begin the right way.

I look forward to seeing you soon.
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