Kirsten Gillibrand

Democrat junior Senator of New York

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January 1, 1966 (59 years old)

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American lawyer and politician
Graduated from Dartmouth College and UCLA School of Law
Worked in government, private practice, and on Hillary Clinton’s 2000 U.S. Senate campaign
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006, representing New York’s 20th congressional district
Initially a Blue Dog Democrat, voted against the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
Appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2009 to fill Hillary Clinton’s seat, becoming New York’s second female senator
Shifted political positions to the left during Senate tenure
Outspoken on issues of sexual assault in the military and sexual harassment
Supports paid family leave, a federal jobs guarantee, and the abolition and replacement of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Ran for the Democratic nomination for president in 2020 but withdrew from the race
Involved in significant legislation including the Credit CARD Act of 2009, Military Justice Improvement Act, and Campus Accountability and Safety Act
Advocated for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and worked on the STOCK Act
Known for transparency, publishing her official schedule and financial statements
Married with two children, and has a background with diverse European ancestry
Published a memoir, “Off the Sidelines,” discussing her life and political career