Asm. Aron Wieder — The Commons Gallery

Aron Wieder represents AD-97, a D+20 district in New York State, and was first elected in 2025 after winning his 2024 general election with 52.0% of the vote against John W. McGowan's 44.4%, a competitive 7.6-point margin in a district that has seen multiple competitive races over the past decade. The district has a voter registration breakdown of 45.3% Democrat, 25.2% Republican, and 23.9% Independent, with a population of 138,616 that is 68.6% white, 14.8% Hispanic, 10.9% Black, and 4.4% Asian, a median household income of $90,740, and a notably elevated poverty rate of 25.9%. Under all modeled 2026 electoral scenarios — favorable Democrat, neutral, and favorable Republican — the district rates as Safe D. In his first session, Wieder has sponsored 15 bills, with sponsorship concentrated in Education, Insurance, and Retirement (2 bills each), alongside single bills in Health, Lien, Public Authorities, Public Health, and Public Officers; no lobbying sector overlap data or committee chairmanship designations are noted in this brief.AI

Vulnerability Index AD-97

Base lean: D+22

Favorable D

Safe D

Neutral

Safe D

Favorable R

Safe D

Scenario model: ±5pt national environment shift applied to district base lean (D+22). Base lean blends voter registration (40%) with recent contested general election margins (60%), using up to the last 4 general elections with margins under 40 points. Ratings: Safe D/R = 15+ pts, Likely = 8–14 pts, Lean = 3–7 pts, Toss-up = within 2 pts. Generic ballot from Silver Bulletin (Nate Silver), as of 5/1/2026. Not a prediction — reflects structural competitiveness under different cycle environments.

Electoral History AD-97

General Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2024	Aron B. Wieder 52.0% (24,749)	John W. McGowan 44.4% (21,098)	⚡ 7.6pts
2022	John W. McGowan 67.0% (24,259)	Eudson Tyson Francois 33.0% (11,945)	34.0pts
2020	Michael V. Lawler 52.2% (29,936)	Ellen C. Jaffee 47.8% (27,359)	⚡ 4.4pts
2018	Ellen C. Jaffee 65.7% (25,100)	Rosario Presti, Jr. 34.3% (13,123)	31.4pts
2016	Ellen C. Jaffee 61.4% (29,782)	Joseph S. Chabot 36.4% (17,670)	25.0pts
2014	Ellen C. Jaffee 58.6% (16,375)	Robert Romanowski 41.4% (11,557)	17.2pts
2012	Ellen C. Jaffee 65.2% (29,546)	Joseph T. Gravagna 34.8% (15,801)	30.4pts
2010	Ann G. Rabbitt 54.9% (22,046)	Myrna Kemnitz 45.1% (18,131)	⚡ 9.8pts
2008	Ann G. Rabbitt 61.7% (32,400)	Jerome S. Sommer 38.3% (20,118)	23.4pts
2006	Ann G. Rabbitt 54.8% (19,834)	Michael D. Paduch 45.2% (16,385)	⚡ 9.6pts
2004	Ann G. Rabbitt 50.7% (25,217)	Bonnie H. Kraham 49.3% (24,531)	⚡ 1.4pts
2002	Howard D. Mills, III 70.6% (22,146)	Kenneth R. Magar, Sr. 25.3% (7,954)	45.3pts
2000	Joel Miller 55.7% (26,580)	Joseph Ruggiero 44.3% (21,156)	11.4pts
1998	Joel M. Miller 100.0% (23,750)	Uncontested	—
1996	Joel Miller 54.5% (24,665)	Joseph Ruggiero 45.5% (20,597)	⚡ 9.0pts

Primary Elections

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Margin
2024 (Conservative)	Thomas F. Sullivan 58.4% (272)	John W. McGowan 41.6% (194)	16.8pts
2018 (Reform)	Ellen C. Jaffee 99.3% (422)	Rosario Presti, Jr. 0.7% (3)	98.6pts
2016 (Democratic)	Ellen C. Jaffee 65.4% (6,200)	Thomas M. Gulla 34.6% (3,279)	30.8pts
2016 (Working Families)	Thomas M. Gulla 62.1% (41)	Ellen C. Jaffee 37.9% (25)	24.2pts
2016 (Green)	Ellen C. Jaffee 91.7% (11)	Thomas M. Gulla 8.3% (1)	83.4pts
2006 (Independence)	Ann G. Rabbitt 65.4% (140)	Michael D. Paduch 34.6% (74)	30.8pts
1996 (Independence)	Joel Miller 55.6% (15)	Joseph Ruggiero 44.4% (12)	11.2pts

Source: NYS Board of Elections certified results. ⚡ = margin under 10 pts. District history reflects 2022 redistricted boundaries.

Voter Registration

45%

25%

29%

Dem 45.3% Rep 25.2% Ind/Other 29.5%

District 97 Profile

Population 138,616

Median income $90,740

Median rent $1,762

Homeownership 57.4%

Education (BA+) 35.3%

Poverty rate 25.9%

Uninsured rate 5.1%

Unemployment rate 5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Demographics

White 68.6%

Black 10.9%

Hispanic 14.8%

Asian 4.4%

Median age 27.5

Foreign born 20.0%

Limited English households 10.9%

Veterans 1.9%

Disability rate 7.4%

Commute Mode

Drive alone 59.4%

Public transit 7.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024). Race and ethnicity figures may not sum to 100% — Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity category that overlaps with racial groups.

Legislative Activity (2025–2026)

15

7

Years in office 1

Bill sponsorship from NYS Open Legislation API. Joint hearing appearances from NYS Senate hearing transcripts.

Floor Session Activity 2025–2026

A10080-B PASSED 2026-03-30

Amend Public Officers Law expanding geographical boundaries for residency requirements of correction officers in Rockland and Orange Counties

A777 PASSED 2025-06-17

Library book collection management and school library materials

The Assembly passed A777, legislation that grants the State Education Commissioner authority over school library book collections, in a contentious floor debate on June 17 that exposed deep divisions over intellectual freedom, parental rights, and local control. Supporters, including Assemblywoman Shimsky, argued the bill protects students' access to books that help them understand their identities and prevents censorship that corrodes democracy. Opponents, led by Assemblyman Durso and others, contended the measure strips authority from locally elected school boards and parents, arguing the real issue is age-appropriate placement of sexually explicit materials in children's sections, not book banning. Several members expressed concerns about granting excessive power to the Education Commissioner. The bill passed without a recorded tally being announced in this segment.

A06314-A 2025-06-16

Ensuring continued access to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants

A06314 / S06314 PASSED 2025-06-16

An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to ensuring continued access to backup devices for patients with cochlear implants

The Assembly passed A06314, legislation ensuring continued insurance coverage for backup cochlear implant processors throughout a patient's life, not just at initial implantation. Sponsor Assemblymember Wieder explained that external processors must be charged daily, rendering users unable to hear during charging periods. While insurers typically provide two processors initially, coverage lapses during required upgrades every 4-6 years, forcing patients to pay $1,500-$3,000 out-of-pocket for replacements. Assemblymember Gandolfo, initially skeptical of adding insurance mandates, acknowledged the bill addresses a critical gap affecting children's development and safety. The measure takes effect January 1, 2027.

A06314-A / S06314 LAID ASIDE 2025-06-11

An act to amend the Insurance Law, in relation to ensuring continued access to backdrop devices for patients with cochlear implants

A06097 PASSED 2025-06-09

Authorizing Town of Orangetown to establish community preservation funds and impose real estate transfer tax

A06097 PASSED 2025-06-09

Amend Town Law and Tax Law to authorize the Town of Orangetown, County of Rockland, to establish community preservation funds and impose a real property transfer tax

Source: Official NY Assembly floor session transcripts (Granicus). AI-processed. Includes sessions from 2023 onward where transcripts are available.

Bill Focus Areas 2025–2026

bills

Grouped by law section from sponsored Assembly bills. Source: NYS Open Legislation API.

Lobbying Activity

No lobbying disclosures on record for this member in the available dataset (JCOPE filings targeting Assembly members).

Source: NY Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government via data.ny.gov.