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Kirsten Elizabeth Gillibrand (née Rutnik; [1] / ˈkɪərstən ˈdʒɪlɪbrænd / ⓘ KEER-stən JIL-ib-rand; born December 9, 1966) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the junior United States senator from New York since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009.
Kirsten Gillibrand is a lifelong New Yorker dedicated to fighting for middle-class families in the United States Senate. She’s supporting our men and women in uniform, creating safer communities, and advocating for seniors and children alike.
Apr 2, 2014 · Kirsten Gillibrand is a U.S. lawyer and politician from New York who's served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Jul 22, 2024 · Kirsten Gillibrand (born December 9, 1966, Albany, New York, U.S.) is an American politician who was appointed as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate from New York in 2009 and was elected to that body in 2010. She previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (2007–09).
Since its creation, Off the Sidelines has raised over $12 million to help hundreds of women candidates run for office and it has helped elect some of the Democratic Party’s brightest rising stars. Kirsten is a graduate of Dartmouth College and the UCLA School of Law.
A Champion for New Yorkers. In the Senate, Senator Gillibrand is a senior member of the Armed Services Committee and is chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Senator Gillibrand believes we can fight the climate crisis, protect access to clean air and clean water, and create a brighter future for New Yorkers. That’s why she helped pass the biggest climate bill in American history, with historic investments in clean energy and green jobs.
