My Primary opponent called me MAGA. Nick Langworthy calls me a Commie. Those lies expose a truth: they can't imagine a politics based on treating other people the way you want to be treated. I'm for the Common Good. We can do so much better.
Aaron Gies for Congress
@aarongies.bsky.social
Professor | Small Town Cheerleader | Democracy Advocate, Candidate for Congress in NY23 Support: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bluesky-donate
100 Town Hall Tour Kick-Off! 📆 August 6 🕜 5:30 PM 📍Prendergast Library, Jamestown
My opponent is Big Mad at Canada today because of wildfire smoke. The Canadians are our neighbors, not our enemies. We have a common problem. It’s not Canada; it’s climate change. It’s time to stop the bluster and finger-pointing and work together to solve it.
NY State has become the first-in-the nation to pause new data center construction statewide! Rural New York is our home. We will not allow it to become a dumping ground for polluting infrastructure pushed on us by billionaires.
Data center noise is not just annoying. It actually prevents people and animals from sleeping. I’m calling on Gov. Hochul to sign the NY data center moratorium NOW! We need sane standards to protect WNY communities.
Thanks to Mary and Bryan at Erba Verde Farms in East Aurora for showing me around their cutting-edge operation! Beef, pork, chicken AND dairy. I got some of each, plus some jam!😋 To save family farms, we need a Representative in Congress who will listen to small farmers, not just DC lobbyists.
I hope everyone had a great Fourth of July weekend, and a little extra time for what matters most.
Wonderful summer evening in East Aurora at the Aurora/East Aurora Parade! Great to see everyone along the Parade route, including my friends with the Town of Aurora Democrats, @aarongies.bsky.social @electstevemeyer.bsky.social and others. Happy Independence Day to all!
What's it take for FOX NEWS to call you "far-left"? Support for small business? Farmers? Public schools? Investing in rural infrastructure? Or is it fighting to stop them from shutting down our hospitals? So extreme! 🤣
Rep. Langworthy enables Trump, but wants credit for backing housing reform that can’t pass because of Trump’s insane demands. We need actual reforms, not posturing.
Congratulations to @aarongies.bsky.social on his primary win for #NY23. He signed on to #UnrigWashington because he knows the importance of rooting out corruption and putting an end to self-enrichment in D.C. to lower costs for the families in his district.
We won…by a LOT! Thank you to everyone who came to an event, volunteered, donated and most of all VOTED. I’m proud to be your Democratic and Working Families nominee.
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Gies easily beats Stocker in Democratic primary for 23rd Congressional District
Aaron Gies, a theology professor at St. Bonaventure University, handily defeated Kenmore attorney Kevin Stocker in Tuesday's Democratic primary in the 23rd congressional district.
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I voted for myself! Weird feeling, but good. Make sure you vote today! Polls are open till 9pm.
You are cordially invited to attend the Primary Election Night Party with Aaron Gies for Congress, Jeremy Zellner for State Senate, and Karen Hoak for NYS Assembly! Details: Where: Britesmith Brewing 5611 Main St Williamsville, NY When: Tomorrow at 9PM RSVP: secure.ngpvan.com/eVpA4BjewESt...
Sen. Zellner Election Night Party!
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Happy Father's Day! When I was ten, I loved model trains. My Dad would come home after a hard day of hanging wallpaper or pounding nails and work on a train layout with me in our sweltering attic. I'm striving to be that kind of Dad -- that kind of person -- every day.
Trump is trying to rig our Primary! Sowing doubt, division and chaos—the solution is overwhelming numbers! Early voting is happening NOW! Let’s make our voices so loud there can be no mistake: democracy is alive and well in NY23!
It's National Dairy Month. Dairy farms are as much a fixture of WNY life as Bills football. Family farms urgently need relief from tariffs, fuel prices, labor shortages and corporate consolidation. I'll support policies that help us lower costs and invest in each other. That's the common good.
We are full steam ahead to June 23rd! Early voting is less than a week away and we’re traveling all over the district talking with voters. We have several more events coming up before the primary! Please vote. Please tell your friends to vote. If they haven’t met me, invite them to an event.
What's the common good? Every family deserves a doctor. A good life should be affordable. Corruption is bipartisan: we need new laws to stop it. I'm running for YOU. Washington has enough lawyers and executives. Early voting starts June 13 and Election Day is June 23rd. Don't forget to vote!
"ENDORSEMENT ALERT! I'm proud to announce that the NY College Democrats, along with the College Dems of St. Bonaventure, have endorsed me! This campaign is about investing in each other and building a future where the government is accountable to US. Thank you NY College Dems, and Go Bonas!"
ENDORSEMENT ALERT! We’ve just been endorsed by Communication Workers of America! Representing telecom, printing, higher education, healthcare and other workers, CWA counts thousands of members in NY23. I’m grateful for their support and proud to stand in solidarity with them.
This reconciliation bill is crazy. Gold ballrooms and strip mall prison camps are not important. Making a good life affordable is! There is an important primary on June 23. Early voting starts June 13! Vote for me and let’s put the common good back at the center of our politics.
Congratulations to our niece Kaydance, my students at St. Bonaventure, and all graduates! They navigated COVID, AI impacts, and now bring resilience into the world, giving us hope. We owe it to them to end this war, halt tariffs, fix healthcare, and get our economy moving again!
Our campaign to reclaim the common good is continuing to gain momentum. I'm grateful for the organizations that have endorsed me & share the commitment to making a good life affordable for everyone. These groups show up when their communities need them to & I will proudly show up with them, for you.
Today we remember the Black Buffalonians killed in the Tops shooting. White supremacist "Great Replacement" lies don’t belong in our politics. My success doesn't depend on my neighbor's failure. It depends on their success. We can differ and still pursue the common good together — peacefully.
We're on tour! I just finished up a great stop at a Community Candidate Forum hosted by Elmira's HOPE Alliance. Next up is Painted Post and Fredonia! Stay up-to-date for tour stops near you at aaronforny23.com#events
On Mother’s Day, I’m thankful for an unexpected trip to McDonald’s in 1991. Money was tight, but Mom had an “extra” $20, so my brother and I got a treat. I learned later the twenty was a birthday gift from Grandma. More than fries, Mom gave us a happy childhood. Thanks, Mom. I love you.
Great time today canvassing with Karen Hoak for NYS Assembly and the Hamburg Dems. Early voting for the Democratic primary starts June 13th! Also stopped by the Hamburg circle protest and Do Something Southtowns! We love these pro-democracy, pro-community folks standing up for the common good.