Laura Gillen — U.S. Representative for NY-4
Laura Gillen is a Democrat Representative representing New York (district 4), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | New York |
| District | NY-4 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1969-07-10 |
| Bioguide ID | G000602 |
Election & Term History
Laura Gillen has held 1 term in Congress on record, first elected in 2025.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NY-4 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Laura Gillen has cast 536 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Laura Gillen is more conservative than 99% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.164 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 99% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 536 |
| Votes with own party | 88.7% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 16 of 643 (2.5%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Laura Gillen in?
Laura Gillen is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for NY-4.
How long has Laura Gillen served in Congress?
Laura Gillen's first term on record began in 2025, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Laura Gillen's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Laura Gillen is more conservative than 99% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 536 recorded votes.
How often does Laura Gillen vote with their own party?
Laura Gillen has voted with the majority of their own party on 88.7% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 16 of 643 recorded votes (2.5%).