Gillibrand is elected to the House of Representatives from the Hudson Valley, defeating an incumbent Republican in an upset.
2006
Gov. David Paterson surprises New York by choosing Gillibrand to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate.
2009
Gillibrand secures the passage of major bills providing health care to Sept. 11 responders and repealing the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.
2010
Gillibrand emerges as a vocal supporter of gun control laws in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, cementing a shift from her House days.
2012
Gillibrand is easily re-elected to a second full term in the Senate.
2018
Gillibrand suspends her presidential campaign five months after formally announcing it after failing to qualify for the next round of debates.
2019
Gillibrand declares her intent to run for re-election, quieting speculation that she might step down.
2023
Kirsten Gillibrand's political progression
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