Town Supervisor, West Seneca (since 2020)

Gary Dickson has been West Seneca Town Supervisor since 2020 (elected 2019, re-elected 2023) after six years in the U.S. Army and 27 years as an FBI special agent; he holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland and a master's in public policy from George Mason University²⁵. He was the Republican nominee in the April 2024 special election for New York's 26th congressional district, losing to Tim Kennedy³. He appears on the Republican and Conservative lines on the November 3, 2026 ballot¹.

Where they stand 5 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• Energy and climateAll of the above: oil, gas, nuclear and renewables, and let markets pickmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site says the state's climate law mandates could cost upstate families thousands a year, supports repealing those mandates, and calls for an all-of-the-above energy strategy that keeps the lights on and costs down. (2026) source
• Term limitsYes, but longer limits that still allow long service, such as 12 years per chambermedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site says he believes in term limits at every level, held a successful term limits referendum in West Seneca, and would push a constitutional amendment for state legislative term limits. (2026) source
  • In his 2024 congressional survey he said five House terms (10 years) and two Senate terms (12 years) seemed reasonable. (2024) source
• ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In his 2024 congressional survey he said immigration must be brought under control, that most Americans' ancestors came legally, and that walls are a good thing. (2024) source
• Policing and crimeMore police, with a focus on repeat offenderslow

  Questionnaire answer · low confidence

  • In his 2024 congressional survey he said citizens feel more vulnerable to crime and that he would advocate for police and for prioritizing victims' interests over those of criminals. (2024) source
  • His campaign site cites 27 years fighting violent and organized crime and says law enforcement works best when agencies cooperate; his announcement cited respect for law enforcement as a reason for running. (2026) source
• Campaign financeNo single answer fitslow

  Said · low confidence

  • Criticized his opponent for not co-sponsoring a bill to close the loophole that lets one owner give through multiple corporations, and called for closing it. (2026-07-27) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.