Laura Gillen

Gillen says she wants bipartisan action to lower costs for Long Island families, including restoring the full SALT deduction and opposing tax increases she says would raise household costs. Her office has framed these efforts as part of a broader cost-of-living agenda.

Gillen has emphasized coastal resilience, cleaner water, safer roads, and transit investments on Long Island, including support for low-emission bus replacements and PFAS-related water protections. Her public materials frame these efforts as part of infrastructure and community resilience work rather than a standalone climate platform.

Gillen supports protecting access to contraception and IVF. She co-sponsored the Right to Contraception Act and helped introduce the Access to Family Building Act to codify a federal right to access IVF.

Gillen supports bipartisan immigration reform that strengthens border security while creating a temporary legal status with work authorization for certain long-standing undocumented immigrants. She has backed the Dignity Act framework and said reform should be comprehensive rather than purely punitive.

Gillen supports gun-safety measures such as universal background checks and red-flag policies. Her public profile and allied groups describe her as a gun-safety supporter who favors broader efforts to reduce gun violence.

Gillen has said she supported legislation and local efforts addressing sexual harassment, domestic violence, and veterans’ benefits during her time as Hempstead town supervisor. No broader, formal social justice platform was found in the reviewed campaign materials.

Gillen supports federal action on education-related costs and school access, including no-cost school meals and other measures aimed at helping students and families. Her office has also highlighted work on school safety and related community concerns.

Gillen has backed federal support for quantum and AI-related research and regional innovation hubs, arguing that partnerships among federal agencies, universities, and startups can strengthen national security and keep Long Island competitive in emerging technologies.

Gillen opposed the SAVE Act, saying it would burden voters and suppress access to the ballot. Her office said she supports protecting citizen voting rights and opposes measures she views as disenfranchising.

Gillen says she is focused on lowering health care costs, protecting Medicaid, and preserving access to care for Long Island families and seniors. Her office has also highlighted support for bipartisan measures on medical research funding, IVF access, and defibrillator access in transportation facilities.

Gillen has taken a hawkish posture on Iran, calling for strong sanctions and opposing any nuclear deal that leaves Iran with uranium-enrichment capability. She has also emphasized support for Israel, backed efforts to counter the ICC, and said the U.S. should prioritize returning hostages and preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Gillen’s public materials emphasize Long Island-specific concerns such as water infrastructure, road safety, transit upgrades, and federal funding for Nassau County projects. She has highlighted securing money for Hempstead water treatment upgrades, safer streets, and NICE bus improvements.