Laura Gillen Added to DCCC’s Coveted ‘Red to Blue’ Program

Gillen will flip NY-04 and help take back the House majority

Today, the DCCC announced that Laura Gillen has been added to the committee's highly competitive 'Red to Blue' program, signaling that the DCCC is invested in providing Gillen, a top-tier candidate, with the support needed to continue building a winning campaign as she runs for New York's Fourth Congressional District.

"Laura Gillen's proven track record of fighting for Nassau County families and working across the aisle to get things done puts her in a strong position to flip New York's Fourth Congressional District. Her willingness to fight for her district couldn't stand in clearer contrast to Anthony D'Esposito, who has consistently caved to partisan extremists on border security, abortion rights, and the economy," said DCCC Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene.

Former Hempstead Town Supervisor Laura Gillen grew up in Baldwin, and is a lifelong resident of New York's Fourth Congressional District. A tenacious fighter and advocate for the underdog, Laura has a long history of taking on big challenges and delivering results. After college, she assisted people living with HIV/AIDS at the height of the AIDS epidemic, and worked for St. Mother Teresa's home for the dying. An attorney, Laura worked pro bono to represent victims of domestic violence. As a working mom, Laura saw a need for problem-solving leadership and in 2017 became the first Democrat to be elected as Hempstead Town Supervisor in 112 years. As Supervisor, Laura led efforts to revitalize the town's infrastructure and sued to recover damages for contaminants in the public water supply.

The 2022 Democratic nominee in NY-04, Laura is running for Congress to take back this Biden-won seat and ensure Nassau County remains a safe and secure community where families can afford to buy a home and raise their children.

Red to Blue is a highly competitive and battle-tested DCCC program that arms top-tier candidates with organizational and fundraising support to help them continue building winning campaigns. Additionally, through Red to Blue the DCCC provides strategic guidance, staff resources, candidate trainings, and more.