Kirsten Gillibrand

Kirsten Gillibrand

Kirsten Elizabeth Gillibrand (née Rutnik; KEER-stən JIL-i-brand; born December 9, 1966) is an American politician who since 2009, has served as the junior United States Senator from New York, alongside the Democratic Leader of the United States Senate, Chuck Schumer. Before the Senate, she served for two years (2007-09) in the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 20th congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party.In December 2008, President-elect Barack Obama nominated two-term incumbent Senator Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State, leaving an empty seat in the United States Senate. After two months and many potential names considered, then-Governor David Paterson appointed Gillibrand as the interim Senator from New York. Gillibrand was required to run in a special election in 2010 for the permanent position, which she won with 63% of the vote. She was re-elected to a full six-year term in 2012 with 72% of the vote, the highest margin for any statewide candidate in New York. Wikipedia

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