The Democratic challenger for New York's 23rd Congressional District is in the home stretch of his tour across the district as Election Day nears. The most recent stop on Aaron Gies' town hall tour came Tuesday evening in the City of Dunkirk. Gies, who spoke before a turnout of about 30 people at the Dunkirk Elks Lodge, says he's running for office because he believes Washington is not treating people the way they would like to be treated...
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Among the other topics discussed were the war in Iran, immigration policy, and the "need for opportunity" locally. The Olean Democrat has several more town halls scheduled in Chautauqua County, with his final stop on his tour slated for Friday evening in the Town of Busti. Gies is challenging incumbent Nick Langworthy in next Tuesday's election.