Kirsten E. Gillibrand
U.S. Senator from New York since 2009. Ran in 6 elections between 2006 and 2024, winning 6. Next on the ballot in 2030.
U.S. Senator from New YorkBorn 1966
- In office
- 17 yrs
- Since 2009
- Bills became law
- 0
- 68 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 2.0%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 95%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +18.3
- Won 2024
- Next election
- 2030
- Nov 5, 2030
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Committees
119th Congress.
- Senate Committee on AppropriationsAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesCommerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesDepartment of Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related AgenciesTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies · Ranking Member
- Senate Committee on Armed ServicesCybersecurityEmerging Threats and CapabilitiesStrategic Forces
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
- Senate Special Committee on Aging · Ranking Member
Source: congress-legislators committeesUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
Crime and Law Enforcement · Passed Senate Aug 2026
Public Lands and Natural Resources · In committee Sep 2026
Public Lands and Natural Resources · In committee Jul 2026
Introduced Sep 2026
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where Gillibrand sits in the U.S. Senate
Gillibrand is closer to the center than 56% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: Michael F. Bennet, Adam B. Schiff, Jon Ossoff
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With Gillibrand’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats95%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills25%
Black tick: the average of Democrats in the U.S. Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Gillibrand’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | Gillibrand | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | S 2: Secure America Act | No | No | Yes | Passed 52–47 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | HJRES 140: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | No | No | Yes | Passed 50–49 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HJRES 142: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C.… | No | No | Yes | Passed 49–47 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | HR 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 | Yes | No | Yes | Passed 71–29 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | HJRES 131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | No | No | Yes | Passed 49–45 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Gillibrand was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. Senate, New York | Won | D+18.3 | D+12.7 | +5.6 |
| 2018 | U.S. Senate, New York | Won | D+34.7 | D+23.5 | +11.2 |
| 2012 | U.S. Senate, New York | Won | D+45.8 | D+28.6 | +17.2 |
| 2010 | U.S. Senate, New York (special) (special) | Won | D+27.8 | D+27.2 | +0.6 |
| 2008 | U.S. House, NY-20 | Won | D+24.3 | — | — |
| 2006 | U.S. House, NY-20 | Won | D+6.2 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Campaign money, 2023–24
- Raised
- $9.8M
- Spent
- $14.1M
- Cash
- $715.7K
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 2024Updated Oct 8, 2026, 10:37 AM ET
Seats Gillibrand has held
- U.S. Senate, New York · 2009–2031
- U.S. House, NY-20 · 2007–2009
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Gillibrand has run against
- Michael D. Sapraicone (R) · 2024 election, won
- Chele Chiavacci Farley (R) · 2018 election, won
- Wendy Long (R) · 2012 election, won
- Joseph J. Dioguardi (R) · 2010 special election, won
- Sandy Treadwell (R) · 2008 election, won
- John Sweeney (R) · 2006 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive
In the polls
Included in 55 polls; Gillibrand’s best result was 68% (U.S. Senate in New York, 2012).
Gillibrand’s polls in the database →How we know Gillibrand
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide G000555
- FEC S0NY00410
- Wikidata Q22222
- Ballotpedia Kirsten Gillibrand
- Vote Smart 65147
- GovTrack 412223
- OpenSecrets N00027658
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET