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Kathy Hochul
State
New York
Party
Democrat
Gender
Female
Birth Date
8/27/58
Birth Place
Buffalo, New York
Marital Status
Married: Bill Hochul
Number of Children
2
PROFILE.
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Sworn into Office
8/24/21
Next Election
2026
Eligible for Reelection
Yes
Term Limited
No term limits
Factoids
Hochul replaced Andrew Cuomo as governor following sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo.
FAMILY.
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Parents
John and Patricia (Rochford) Cortney
Parent's Profession
Father business head
BACKGROUND.
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Prior Public Service
Lieutenant Governor, Member US House of Representatives, County Clerk, Town Board
Professional Background
Law
Highest Level of Education
Juris Doctorate
Undergrad University
Syracuse University
Graduate Universities
Catholic University Columbus School of Law
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