About
Kathleen Courtney Hochul is an American politician and lawyer who is the 57th and current Governor of New York, having assumed office in 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first female governor of New York. Previously, she served as the state's Lieutenant Governor and as a U.S. Representative for New York's 26th congressional district.
Career Timeline
Wins Congressional Special Election
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for New York's 26th district.
Elected Lieutenant Governor
Elected as Lieutenant Governor of New York, serving alongside Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Re-elected Lieutenant Governor
Re-elected as Lieutenant Governor for a second term.
Becomes Governor of New York
Ascended to the governorship after Andrew Cuomo's resignation.
Elected as Governor
Successfully elected as Governor.
Leading New York State
Continues to serve as Governor, addressing issues of pandemic recovery, economy, and infrastructure.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026