Benjamin Gilman represented New York’s 20th District (previously the 22nd and 26th Congressional Districts) from 1973-2003. He previously served in the New York State Assembly. He identified as a Republican. He died in 2016.
1976
–Endorsed Gerald Ford (R) for President (lost general election)
1988
–Endorsed George H. W. Bush (R) for President (won)
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