Governor Kathy Hochul

Kathy Hochul is the 57th Governor of New York, serving since 2021. She was the first woman to hold the office and the first woman to be elected to the position. Hochul has a background in law and politics, having served in the New York State Assembly and as the U.S. Representative for New York's 26th congressional district. She is known for her advocacy on issues such as education, healthcare, and women's rights. Hochul is a graduate of the University of Virginia and has a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. She is based in Albany, New York.