GILLEN, LAURA
D · house · currently seated · bioguide G000602
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- FEC candidate id
H2NY04244- Internal id
6e14f9ac-a708-4126-b90a-e63e9e06cb47- Status
- challenger
Who this candidate represents
Who lives here — American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), NY-04. Source.
| Category | Metric | Value |
|---|---|---|
| People | Population | 773,177 |
| People | Median age | 41 |
| Income | Median household income | $141,082 |
| Income | Per-capita income | $57,503 |
| Income | In poverty | 6.0% |
| Income | Unemployed | 5.1% |
| Income | Gini inequality index | 0.432 |
| Race | White alone | 51.4% |
| Race | Black alone | 17.5% |
| Race | Asian alone | 7.8% |
| Race | Hispanic or Latino | 22.2% |
| Race | Two or more races | 11.2% |
| Origin | Foreign-born | 24.2% |
| Language | Speaks English only at home | 69.3% |
| Language | Speaks Spanish at home | 16.9% |
| Education | High school or higher | 68.0% |
| Education | Bachelor's or higher | 44.9% |
| Education | Advanced degree | 19.9% |
| Household | Family households | 76.6% |
| Household | Avg household size | 3.06 |
| Household | Never married (15+) | 34.9% |
| Housing | Median home value | $648,400 |
| Housing | Median gross rent | $2,147 |
| Housing | Single-family detached | 74.3% |
| Housing | Built before 1940 | 13.5% |
| Housing | Overcrowded (>1 per room) | 4.0% |
| Housing | Vacant units | 5.0% |
| Service | Veterans (18+) | 3.0% |
| Health | With a disability | 9.1% |
| Connectivity | Households with broadband | 94.5% |
| Connectivity | Households with no internet | 4.1% |
| Commute | Drove alone | 60.5% |
| Commute | Public transit | 12.9% |
| Commute | Worked from home | 14.6% |
Cycle financials
Source: FEC weball bulk file (cycle summary). Numbers in USD; 0 = no activity reported.
| Cycle | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand | Debts | Indiv. contribs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,184,750 | $967,322 | $3,240,632 | $0 | $2,416,294 |
| 2024 | $5 | $7,352 | $2,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,832,378 | $1,822,131 | $10,247 | $0 | $1,196,782 |
Elections
- 2022 general house · NY-4 — won
- 2024 general house · NY-4 — running
- 2026 general house · NY-4 — running
Committees
- GILLEN FOR CONGRESS — principal · type H
- GILLEN FOR NY — principal · type H
Recent votes
- 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 175
YEA on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-15 · Cong. 119 · house roll 174
NAY on HR 8469 — Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 173
NAY on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 172
YEA on HR 8365 — Monitor Accountability Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 171
YEA on HR 5625 — Cashless Bail Reporting Act - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 170
YEA on HCONRES 75 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 169
YEA on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-14 · Cong. 119 · house roll 168
YEA on HR 6260 — Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 167
YEA on HRES 1259 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. - 2026-05-13 · Cong. 119 · house roll 166
YEA on HRES 1251 — Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Sponsored & cosponsored bills
- sponsor · 2026-05-13 — HR 8776 — To require a report by the Attorney General on effective strategies and best practices to reduce stigma related to mental health among law enforcement officers.
- sponsor · 2026-04-21 — HR 8410 — Safe Tracks Act
- cosponsor · 2026-04-20 — HR 5645 — Pray Safe Act of 2025
- sponsor · 2026-02-25 — HR 7679 — CAR SEAT Act
- sponsor · 2026-01-30 — HR 7275 — Aviation Weather Safety Improvement Act
- sponsor · 2025-12-16 — HR 6744 — Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act
- sponsor · 2025-12-15 — HR 6704 — Drunk Driving Prevention and Enforcement Act of 2025
- sponsor · 2025-12-02 — HR 6351 — Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act
- cosponsor · 2025-11-17 — HR 2094 — HELPER Act of 2025
- sponsor · 2025-10-10 — HR 5735 — Coastal Infrastructure Improvement Act
Election prediction
Cycle 2026 · model baseline-v1 · base rate 15.1%
P(win) = 25.1%
| Feature | Δ P(win) |
|---|---|
| Base rate (historical) | 15.1% |
| D (major party) | +10.0% |
Baseline model (incumbency × party × office). Calibration: backtest Brier score is the reference, see npm run db:ingest -- --source=predict-backtest-election. Future model versions must beat baseline Brier on the same held-out cohort or they don't ship.
Independent expenditures
Money spent by super PACs and other non-connected committees for or against this candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E (independent_expenditure CSV bulk).
| Cycle | Support | Oppose | IEs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $191,295 | $0 | 126 |
| 2022 | $440,446 | $0 | 9 |
Recent (latest 25)
| Date | Spender | For / against | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $307 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $575 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $383 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $341 | Calling tool |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $411 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $398 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $383 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $426 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $115 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $129 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $307 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $341 | Calling tool |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $383 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $383 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $398 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $411 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $426 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $532 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $575 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $115 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-05 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $129 | Voter outreach |
| 2024-11-02 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $775 | Canvasser |
| 2024-11-02 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $863 | Canvasser |
| 2024-11-02 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $875 | Canvasser |
| 2024-11-02 | FOOD AND WATER ACTION | support | $925 | Canvasser |
Transfers from committees
Direct contributions from PACs and party committees. Source: FEC pas2 bulk (committee-to-candidate transactions).
Top individual donors (2026 cycle)
Via this candidate's principal committee GILLEN FOR NY.
Aggregated from FEC Schedule A by donor (name + city + state). Employer + occupation reflect the donor's most recent gift. Source: FEC indiv bulk.
| Donor | Employer / occupation | City, ST | Gifts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUTCHNIK, NICOLE | NOT EMPLOYED · PUBLIC POLICY | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | 2 | $7,000 |
| GOLDMAN-FOWLER, AMY | SELF-EMPLOYED · AUTHOR | RHINEBECK, NY | 1 | $3,500 |
| KAPNER, HILARY SMITH | HSK CONSULTING · CONSULTANT | BETHESDA, MD | 1 | $3,500 |
| GRASSESCHI, BARBARA | PUMA SPRINGS VINEYARDS · FARMER | HEALDSBURG, CA | 1 | $3,500 |
| HANEY, WILIAM | DRAGONFLY · CEO | WAYLAND, MA | 1 | $3,500 |
| DUFFY, MICHAEL E. | DUFFY & DUFFY · ATTORNEY | UNIONDALE, NY | 1 | $2,500 |
| CRABB, ANTHONY | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | HEALDSBURG, CA | 2 | $2,000 |
| MIRELS, PAMELA | MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION · HEAD OF STRATEGY & GROWTH | NEW YORK, NY | 1 | $2,000 |
| PACIFICO, VINCENT | VISTA FOOD EXCHANGE · MEAT WHOLESALER | COPIAGUE, NY | 1 | $2,000 |
| SCHRECK, IRA | SCHRECK ROSE DAPELLO & ADAMS LLP · ATTORNEY | HIGH FALLS, NY | 1 | $2,000 |
| GROSSMAN, BARBARA | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | BOSTON, MA | 1 | $1,333 |
| COLES, DAVID | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | FORT WAYNE, IN | 4 | $1,250 |
| CASE, LUCIA | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | PROVIDENCE, RI | 1 | $1,000 |
| DUNEIER, JAKE | CLYDE DUNEIER · JEWELER | NEW YORK, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| VAN CAPELLE, ALAN | FHL · EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | NEW YORK, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| GUERNSEY, SHERWOOD | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | WILLIAMSTOWN, MA | 1 | $1,000 |
| VON BERG, STACEY | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | NEWPORT COAST, CA | 1 | $1,000 |
| DUFF, PATRICIA M. | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | NEW YORK, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| PELMAN, JONATHAN | MCC · LNHA | FAR ROCKAWAY, NY | 1 | $1,000 |
| HOROWITZ, JAIME | — | NEW YORK, NY | 1 | $800 |
| WASHLOW, ROBERTA | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | LAKE FOREST, IL | 1 | $500 |
| UBELHART, KAREN | BLOOMBERG LP · INDUSTRY ANALYST | NEW YORK, NY | 1 | $500 |
| NELSEN, CHARLES | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | NEW YORK, NY | 1 | $500 |
| RIZZOLO, CAROL | NOT EMPLOYED · NOT EMPLOYED | GUILFORD, CT | 1 | $500 |
| PERRY, SOMERSET | BAY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRI · ATTORNEY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | 2 | $300 |
Connected on the graph
Inbound (100)
Outbound (100)
Clips (2)
Quotes, press releases, and Congressional Record fragments where this entity is the subject. Source: govinfo.gov BILLSTATUS + per-source ingest pipelines.
| Date | Source | Speaker | Headline |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Congressional Record | — | RECOGNIZING DEAN LODGE |
| — | Congressional Record | — | REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN OFFICERS |