Kathy Hochul
57th governor of New York since 2021
Kathleen Courtney Hochul (/ˈhoʊkəl/ HOH-kull; born August 27, 1958) is an American politician serving as the 57th governor of New York since 2021. Before becoming governor, she was the lieutenant governor from 2015 to 2021 under Andrew Cuomo. She was also a U.S. Representative for New York's 26th congressional district from 2011 to 2013. Hochul is a member of the Democratic Party.
Kathy Hochul | |
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 Hochul in April 2022 | |
| 57th Governor of New York | |
| Assumed office August 24, 2021 | |
| Lieutenant | Brian Benjamin Antonio Delgado |
| Preceded by | Andrew Cuomo |
| Lieutenant Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 2015 – August 23, 2021 | |
| Governor | Andrew Cuomo |
| Preceded by | Robert Duffy |
| Succeeded by | Brian Benjamin |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 26th district | |
| In office June 1, 2011 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Lee |
| Succeeded by | Chris Collins (redistricting) |
| 8th County Clerk of Erie County | |
| In office April 10, 2007 – June 1, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | David Swarts |
| Succeeded by | Chris Jacobs |
| Member of the Hamburg Town Board | |
| In office January 3, 1994 – April 10, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Hoak |
| Succeeded by | Richard Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kathleen Courtney August 27, 1958 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Bill Hochul (m. 1984) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | New York State Executive Mansion |
| Education | Syracuse University (BA) Catholic University (JD) |
| Signature |  |
Hochul is the state's first female governor and is also the first female governor from Upstate New York.[1]
References change
- ↑ Newberg, Rich (May 22, 2014). "Hochul addresses Democrats at convention". WIVB-TV. Buffalo, New York. Archived from the original on May 28, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
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