Kathy Hochul's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Kathy Hochul. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Kathy Hochul is an American politician and lawyer currently serving as the 57th Governor of New York since 2021. As a member of the Democratic Party, she holds the distinction of being the first female governor of New York. Furthermore, she is the first governor hailing from Upstate New York since 1922, marking a significant shift in the state's leadership.
1979: Awarded "A" by Student Newspaper
In the spring of 1979, Kathy Hochul was awarded an "A" by The Daily Orange, the student newspaper, for her campus activism.
November 1994: Elected to Hamburg Town Board
In November 1994, Kathy Hochul was elected to a full term on the Hamburg Town Board.
1998: Reelected to Hamburg Town Board
In 1998, Kathy Hochul was reelected to the Hamburg Town Board.
2002: Reelected to Hamburg Town Board
In 2002, Kathy Hochul was reelected to the Hamburg Town Board.
2006: Reelected to Hamburg Town Board
In 2006, Kathy Hochul was reelected to the Hamburg Town Board.
November 2010: Defeated Republican Clifton Bergfeld
In November 2010, Kathy Hochul defeated Republican Clifton Bergfeld with 80 percent of the vote.
2010: Reelected Erie County Clerk
In 2010, Kathy Hochul was reelected as Erie County Clerk.
May 2011: Won Special Election for Congress
In May 2011, Kathy Hochul won a special election for New York's 26th congressional district.
2011: Endorsements and Support
In 2011, Kathy Hochul received endorsements from EMILY's List, The Democrat and Chronicle, and The Buffalo News, with EMILY's List providing significant financial support.
March 2016: Named to Women's Suffrage Commission
In March 2016, Kathy Hochul was named to the New York State Women's Suffrage 100th Anniversary Commemoration Commission.
2018: Defeated Jumaane Williams
In 2018, Kathy Hochul defeated Jumaane Williams in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor.
2018: Reelected as Lieutenant Governor
In 2018, Kathy Hochul was reelected as Lieutenant Governor alongside Governor Andrew Cuomo.
August 24, 2021: Became Governor of New York
On August 24, 2021, Kathy Hochul assumed office as the Governor of New York following Andrew Cuomo's resignation.
2021: Became 57th Governor of New York
In 2021, Kathy Hochul became the 57th Governor of New York, making history as the state's first female governor.
2022: Won Full Term as Governor
In 2022, Kathy Hochul won a full term as Governor of New York in a close election.
