Kailee Buller
Candidate, NY-22 · Republican · New York
Kailee Buller is the Republican nominee for New York’s 22nd Congressional District, an Auburn native and former USDA chief of staff running as a self-described moderate Republican against freshman Democratic Rep. John Mannion.
Profile last updated Jul 12, 2026 · Center Field Politics
Scout's Report
A federal food-and-agriculture policy insider running on affordability and farm issues in a D+4 Central New York seat with a history of competitive House races.
Core Strength
Federal policy experience (USDA, farm-bill work) and strong early fundraising for a challenger.
Core Weakness
First-time candidate who recently moved back to the district, running uphill against the PVI.
Recent Action
Launched her campaign with backing from every Republican and Conservative county chair in the district.
Key Metrics
- Reliability
- N/A
- Documented Controversies
- 0
- Funding Secured
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No roll-call record available for a non-incumbent.
Official ethics findings or court records only.
No appropriations history for a non-incumbent candidate.
Where They Stand
Stances on the issues many voters care most about. Where a candidate has not given a clear answer we mark it "Mixed / Partial" or "Unclear" rather than guess. Positions are drawn from official records and bias-labeled news sources; they are descriptive only and are never scored.
Environment—Opposes3
Climate protections and regulation versus fewer climate-related regulations on industry.
Skeptical of aggressive climate mandates; favors domestic energy production.
Healthcare—Opposes3
Expanding healthcare coverage for all versus expanding market-based, private insurance.
Opposes single-payer; favors market-based coverage and cost control.
Second Amendment—Opposes3
New firearm regulations versus no new firearm regulations.
A gun-rights supporter opposing most new firearm restrictions.
Immigration—Opposes3
Pathways to citizenship versus a closed-border approach.
Supports strict border enforcement over broader legalization.
Roe v. Wade—Opposes3
Protecting access to abortion versus restricting access to abortion.
Supports abortion restrictions.
National Security—Mixed / Partial3
Whether diplomacy or military strength should be the primary national-security priority.
Supports a firm posture toward Iran with congressional oversight.
Party Loyalty
No voting record yet; loyalty cannot be measured.