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

Profile

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

Parents

John and Patricia (Rochford) Cortney

Parent's Profession

Father business head

Background

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