Kirsten Gillibrand is a United States Senator from New York, serving since 2009. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has focused on issues such as women's rights, healthcare, and military reform. Gillibrand was initially appointed to fill the vacancy left by Hillary Clinton when Clinton became Secretary of State. Before her Senate career, Gillibrand served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009. She is known for her advocacy on issues like sexual assault in the military and paid family leave. Gillibrand has also been a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.