Kirsten Gillibrand

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Kirsten Gillibrand

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth December 9, 1966 (Age: 59)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
Community
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Personal Background

Kirsten Gillibrand holds a prestigious academic background, graduating magna cum laude from a prominent liberal arts college and earning a Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school. Before entering politics, she accumulated significant professional experience in a high-stakes industry, which equipped her with a robust understanding of risk management and strategic decision-making. Gillibrand transitioned from the private sector to public service, leveraging her expertise to address complex issues at the federal level. Her career achievements and educational credentials establish a solid foundation of qualifications and leadership capabilities.

Political Ideas

Kirsten Gillibrand's political identity is marked by a strategic blend of progressive economic policies with unexpected ideological shifts on gun control, creating a complex and intriguing figure. She supports radical expansions like Medicare-for-all and a federal jobs guarantee while simultaneously evolving her stance on gun rights, influenced by personal experiences. Gillibrand’s approach to immigration policy, advocating for the abolition of ICE, further highlights her willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. This combination of progressive stances and ideological agility invites deeper examination into how she reconciles these positions.

Campaigns
2024: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Senate New York

4,711,298 votes (58.91%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Member
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Ranking Member
Special Aging
Ranking Member
Armed Services
Member
Subcommittee on Cybersecurity
Member
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Member
Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Member
Select Intelligence
Member
2018: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Senate election in New York

4,056,931 votes (67.00%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Senate election in New York

4,822,330 votes (72.21%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Senate election in New York

2,837,684 votes (59.64%)

Win

New York Democratic primary election

464,512 votes

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York's 20th congressional district election

193,651 votes (62.13%)

Win

New York House of Representatives 20th District

193,561 votes (62.10%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York 20th congressional district election

125,168 votes (53.10%)

Win

New York House of Representatives 20th District

53.10% of vote

Win