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Laura Gillen

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Laura Gillen
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Biography
Laura Gillen is currently serving her first term in Congress, representing New York’s Fourth Congressional District. Prior to her congressional service, she was elected Hempstead Town Supervisor, becoming the first Democrat in that role in 112 years. As Supervisor, she managed a significant budget, addressed waste and corruption, and implemented cost-saving measures that lowered taxes for residents.
Top Priorities
  • Keep families safe
  • Grow the economy
  • Ensure Nassau County is an affordable place to live
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$6,773,941
Top Donor Industries
Retired
Securities & Investment
Lawyers/Law Firms
Key Voting Record
H.R.7084 - Defending American Property Abroad Act Yea
The candidate voted in favor of passing this bill, which aims to defend American property abroad.
H.R.8029 - Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act Yea
The candidate voted in favor of a motion to recommit this bill, a procedural move that typically sends a bill back to committee for further consideration or amendment.
H.R.8029 - Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act Nay
The candidate voted against the final passage of this bill, which concerned paying homeland defenders.
H.RES.1142 - Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 Nay
The candidate voted against agreeing to this resolution, which addressed the handling of a Senate amendment to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act.
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