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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Personal Background

Kirsten Gillibrand holds a robust educational background, graduating magna cum laude from Dartmouth College and earning a Juris Doctor from UCLA School of Law. Before entering public service, she worked as a lawyer, gaining expertise in legal matters. Gillibrand has a history of public service, having been elected to the House of Representatives and later appointed to the U.S. Senate. She has also authored a memoir focused on empowering women in politics.

Political Ideas

Kirsten Gillibrand's political identity is marked by an ideological agility that allows her to blend progressive economic policies with unexpected stances on gun control and immigration. She supports expanding the social safety net and Medicare-for-all, yet she has shifted from supporting gun rights to advocating for gun control. Additionally, Gillibrand's proposal to abolish ICE and re-envision it under a new agency reveals a nuanced approach to immigration reform. Her rhetorical style emphasizes personal transformation and empowerment, as evidenced by her memoir "Off the Sidelines."

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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