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, a position she has held since 2021. As a member of the Democratic Party, her ascent to the governorship marks a historic milestone as she is the first woman to hold that office in New York.

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November 2010: Reelected as Erie County Clerk

In November 2010, Kathy Hochul was reelected as Erie County Clerk, defeating Clifton Bergfeld with 80% of the vote.

May 2011: Won Special Election for NY's 26th Congressional District

In May 2011, Kathy Hochul won a special election for New York's 26th congressional district, becoming the first Democrat to represent the district in 40 years.

March 2016: Named to Women's Suffrage Commission

In March 2016, Governor Cuomo named Kathy Hochul 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 of New York and was reelected as Lieutenant Governor.

August 24, 2021: Became Governor of New York

On August 24, 2021, Kathy Hochul took office as governor of New York following Andrew Cuomo's resignation.

August 24, 2021: Sworn in as Governor

On August 24, 2021, Kathy Hochul was sworn in as governor of New York, becoming the state's first female governor.

2021: Became Governor of New York

In 2021, Kathy Hochul became the 57th governor of New York, making her the first female governor of the state.

2022: Won Full Term as Governor

In 2022, Kathy Hochul won a full term in the New York gubernatorial election.

2022: Planned to Run for Governor

On August 12, 2021, Kathy Hochul confirmed that she planned to run for a full term as governor in 2022.

July 2023: Hochul Waives Civil Service Exam Fees

In July 2023, Governor Hochul waived exam application fees for all New York State civil service exams through the end of 2025, to address a statewide workforce shortage and make it easier to join the state workforce.

2023: Hochul Advocates for Expedited Work Permits for Migrants

In 2023, Hochul advocated for the federal government to expedite work permits for migrants to address a surge of immigration to New York. She wrote to President Joe Biden, stating that allowing migrants to work legally would address both the humanitarian and workforce crises.