Kirsten Gillibrand

Biography

Kirsten Elizabeth Gillibrand, 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 was a U.S. House of Representative from 2007 to 2009, known for her Blue Dog Democrat stance on certain issues. Gillibrand has promoted progressive policies, including paid family leave and immigration reform, during her Senate tenure.