From the SCDC, pictured is Gies
At a meeting of the Full County Democratic Committee held in Bath, New York on Thursday February 19,2026. The committee voted to endorse Aaron Gies to be our parties candidate for the 23rd Congressional seat.
Many committee members will start passing petitions to qualify Aaron Gies for the ballot beginning February 24, 2026.
The Steuben County Democratic Committee .
Shawn D. Hogan
Margie Lawlor
Co-Chairs
Gies, a Cattaraugus county educator and community activist reacted to the endorsement:
“I’m proud to announce that I have been endorsed by the Steuben County Democratic Committee!
I’m thankful to the chairs, Shawn Hogan and Margie Lawlor, to the committee and to all of our supporters there. See you all soon for petitioning!“
