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#aaronforny23 #aaron4ny23 #wny #ny23 #townhall #declarationofindependence #commongood
Moments like this reflect the purpose of these bipartisan town halls: creating space for difficult questions, civil dialogue, and thoughtful responses to the concerns people bring forward.
I opened with the Declaration of Independence because our country is built on the principle that all people are created equal and that legitimate government rests on the consent of the governed.
During a recent bipartisan town hall with Jim King (R), a voter asked a pointed question about immigration and citizenship.
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RSVP today, mark your calendars, and bring a friend! We can't wait to see you!
#AaronForNY23 #wny #NY23 #petitioning #ballotaccess #townhalls #thecommongood
Democracy runs on coffee, clipboards, and conversations.
This weekend we’re petitioning in Apalachin and Watkins Glen and on Monday we will be at another bipartisan town hall where neighbors can ask questions and talk about the issues that matter.
#MentalHealth #SocialMedia #BigTech #ProtectOurKids #AaronForNY23 #NY23 #WNY
The Common Good means putting people before profit - and protecting children should never be controversial. I stand with the families seeking accountability. If this issue matters to you, join the conversation and help make sure the voices of parents and families in NY-23 are heard.
In Los Angeles, a jury is now hearing the first major case asking whether social media companies should be held accountable for deliberately designing apps that addict children. This isn’t anti-technology. It’s pro-kids. Pro-parents. Pro-responsibility.
#aaronforny23 #ny23 #wny #HarrietTubman #HarrietTubmanDay #AmericanHistory #MoralLeadership #UndergroundRailroad
Harriet Tubman believed that freedom and responsibility go hand in hand. That lesson still matters today.
If we want a stronger country, we must carry forward the same commitment to dignity, justice, and courage in our own time.
New York played an important role in the Underground Railroad, and Tubman later made her home in our state. Her life reminds us that freedom is carried forward by people willing to act with courage and conviction.
Photograph shows a full-length portrait of Harriet Tubman (1820?-1913) looking directly at the camera with folded hands resting on back of an upholstered chair.
Today, during Women’s History Month, we recognize Harriet Tubman. Her courage helped lead enslaved people to freedom and strengthened the moral foundation of our country.
Today, we thank the women whose leadership, work, and care make our region stronger.
Tag a woman who inspires you.
#InternationalWomensDay #SouthernTier #CommonGood #NY23 #WesternNY #UpstateNY
Supporting women also means supporting the systems families depend on:
• Childcare as economic infrastructure
• Rural healthcare access
• Leadership that reflects the whole district
When women succeed, communities thrive.
On #InternationalWomensDay we recognize the women who shape our communities across the Southern Tier and Western New York.
Farmers. Nurses. Teachers. Veterans. Small business owners. Public servants. They strengthen our families and our economy every day.
Protecting elections also means protecting the right to participate in them.
If you believe Congress should defend both the Constitution and the right to vote, stay engaged and make your voice heard here in NY-23.
#SAVEAct #VotingRights #AaronForNY23 #aaron4ny23 #ny23 #wny #ProtectTheVote
The SAVE Act could block millions of Americans from registering to vote by requiring documents many people don’t have.
Voter fraud is already extremely rare, but the burden would fall hardest on rural residents, seniors, working families, & married women whose names have changed.
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.
#WomensHistoryMonth #KateGleason #NY23 #WesternNY #WomenInSTEM
#UpstateNY #WomenInManufacturing
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.
B&W of Kate Gleason
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.
#aaronforny23 #aaron4ny23 #aarongiesforcongress #giesforcongress #iran #iranisraelconflict
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.
#aaronforny23 #wny #ny23 #2026middterms #2026elections #townhalls #petitioning
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.
