Position: New York State Senator
Previously: Member of US House of Representatives from New
York’s 20th district (January 2007-January 2009)
Political Party:
Democrat
From: Albany, New
York
Fun Fact: Kirsten
lived with Connie Britton- an actress, singer, and producer best known for her
role in Friday Night Lights, while studying in Beijing.
Early Career- how did
Gillibrand get into politics?
After graduating from Dartmouth College, Gillibrand attended
UCLA Law School and worked at a law firm in Manhattan. From there she got
involved in a program of the Democratic National Committee called the Women’s
Leadership Forum, where she was inspired to get involved in congress after
hearing a powerful speech from Hillary Clinton.
Website: http://www.gillibrand.senate.gov
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