SettingsWomen state legislators in New York
Ada Smith
Ada L. Smith served as a New York State Senator from 1989 to 2006.
Ada L. Smith served as a New York State Senator from 1989 to 2006.
Addie Jenne Russell
Addie Jenne Russell is the New York State Democratic Assemblywoman for the 118th district, known as "The River District".
Addie Jenne Russell is the New York State Democratic Assemblywoman for the 118th district, known as "The River District".
Adele Cohen
Adele Cohen (b. c. 1942) is an American lawyer and former politician.
Adele Cohen (b. c. 1942) is an American lawyer and former politician.
Aileen Gunther
Aileen M. Gunther (born 1953/1954) is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 98th district, which includes all of Sullivan County and parts of Orange County includin...
Aileen M. Gunther (born 1953/1954) is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 98th district, which includes all of Sullivan County and parts of Orange County includin...
Amy Paulin
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin was first elected to the New York State Assembly in November 2000.
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin was first elected to the New York State Assembly in November 2000.
Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Andrea Stewart-Cousins (Democrat) is a New York State Senator for the 35th district representing Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Greenburgh, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Mount Pleasant, Pleasa...
Andrea Stewart-Cousins (Democrat) is a New York State Senator for the 35th district representing Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Greenburgh, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Mount Pleasant, Pleasa...
Ann Rabbitt
Ann Rabbitt is a member of the New York State Assembly, for the 97th district first elected in 2004.
Ann Rabbitt is a member of the New York State Assembly, for the 97th district first elected in 2004.
Ann-Margaret Carrozza
Ann-Margaret Carrozza (born 1966/1967) is an American lawyer and former politician.
Ann-Margaret Carrozza (born 1966/1967) is an American lawyer and former politician.
Annette Robinson
Annette Robinson represents District 56 in the New York State Assembly, which includes most of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Annette Robinson represents District 56 in the New York State Assembly, which includes most of Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Aravella Simotas
Aravella Simotas (born October 9, 1978) is an American politician from Astoria, Queens.
Aravella Simotas (born October 9, 1978) is an American politician from Astoria, Queens.
Audrey Pheffer
Audrey I. Pheffer (born August 13, 1941) is an American Democratic Party politician serving as Queens County Clerk.
Audrey I. Pheffer (born August 13, 1941) is an American Democratic Party politician serving as Queens County Clerk.
Aurelia Greene
Aurelia Greene (born October 26, 1934) represented District 77 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises the Highbridge, Morrisania, and Morris Heights sections of The Bronx.
Aurelia Greene (born October 26, 1934) represented District 77 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises the Highbridge, Morrisania, and Morris Heights sections of The Bronx.
Barbara Lifton
Barbara S. Lifton is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 125, which includes Tompkins County in its entirety, as well as the City of Cortland and to...
Barbara S. Lifton is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 125, which includes Tompkins County in its entirety, as well as the City of Cortland and to...
Barbara M. Clark
Barbara M. Clark (born June 12, 1939) represents New York State Assembly District 33, which comprises Bellerose, Cambria Heights, Hollis and St. Albans, among other neighborhoods located in Quee...
Barbara M. Clark (born June 12, 1939) represents New York State Assembly District 33, which comprises Bellerose, Cambria Heights, Hollis and St. Albans, among other neighborhoods located in Quee...
Bessie A. Buchanan
Bessie Allison Buchanan of Manhattan in New York City became the first African-American woman to hold a seat in the New York State Legislature when she was elected to the New York State Assembly...
Bessie Allison Buchanan of Manhattan in New York City became the first African-American woman to hold a seat in the New York State Legislature when she was elected to the New York State Assembly...
Carmen E. Arroyo
Carmen E. Arroyo (born 1936) is the first Puerto Rican and Hispanic woman elected to the New York State Assembly.
Carmen E. Arroyo (born 1936) is the first Puerto Rican and Hispanic woman elected to the New York State Assembly.
Carol Bellamy
Carol Bellamy (born January 14, 1942) has been Director of the Peace Corps, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and President and CEO of World Learning.
Carol Bellamy (born January 14, 1942) has been Director of the Peace Corps, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and President and CEO of World Learning.
Carol Berman
Carol Berman is a New York Democratic Party politician from Lawrence, in Nassau County, New York, United States, who served in the New York State Senate from 1979 to 1984.
Carol Berman is a New York Democratic Party politician from Lawrence, in Nassau County, New York, United States, who served in the New York State Senate from 1979 to 1984.
Catharine Young
Catharine M. "Cathy" Young is an American legislator on the state level who, as a member of the Republican Party, has represented New York's 149th State Assembly district from 1999 to 2005...
Catharine M. "Cathy" Young is an American legislator on the state level who, as a member of the Republican Party, has represented New York's 149th State Assembly district from 1999 to 2005...
Catherine Abate
Catherine M. Abate is a former New York State Senator.
Catherine M. Abate is a former New York State Senator.
Catherine Nolan
Catherine T. Nolan (born March 12, 1958) is a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 37th Assembly District, which includes the Queens neighborhoods of Sunnyside, Ridgewood, Asto...
Catherine T. Nolan (born March 12, 1958) is a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 37th Assembly District, which includes the Queens neighborhoods of Sunnyside, Ridgewood, Asto...
Constance Baker Motley
Constance Baker Motley (September 14, 1921 – September 28, 2005) was an African American civil rights activist, lawyer, judge, state senator, and President of Manhattan, New York City.
Constance Baker Motley (September 14, 1921 – September 28, 2005) was an African American civil rights activist, lawyer, judge, state senator, and President of Manhattan, New York City.
Crystal Peoples
Crystal Davis Peoples-Stokes (born December 22, 1951) is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 141, which includes the city of Buffalo within Erie Cou...
Crystal Davis Peoples-Stokes (born December 22, 1951) is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing Assembly District 141, which includes the city of Buffalo within Erie Cou...
Deborah Glick
Deborah J. Glick (born December 24, 1950) is an American politician from New York and a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 66th Assembly District in lower Manhattan.
Deborah J. Glick (born December 24, 1950) is an American politician from New York and a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 66th Assembly District in lower Manhattan.
Dede Scozzafava
Dierdre R. "Dede" Scozzafava ( ; born April 28, 1960) is an American Republican politician in New York.
Dierdre R. "Dede" Scozzafava ( ; born April 28, 1960) is an American Republican politician in New York.
Diane Gordon
Diane Gordon is an American politician and a former member of the New York State Assembly who represented the East New York section of Brooklyn from 2001 to 2008.
Diane Gordon is an American politician and a former member of the New York State Assembly who represented the East New York section of Brooklyn from 2001 to 2008.
Donna Lupardo
Donna A. Lupardo is a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 126th Assembly District, which includes the city of Binghamton, New York, as well as the towns of Vestal, New York an...
Donna A. Lupardo is a member of the New York State Assembly representing the 126th Assembly District, which includes the city of Binghamton, New York, as well as the towns of Vestal, New York an...
Earlene Hill Hooper
Earlene Hill Hooper (born 1938/1939) represents District 18 in the New York State Assembly, which includes large portions of Nassau County, New York.
Earlene Hill Hooper (born 1938/1939) represents District 18 in the New York State Assembly, which includes large portions of Nassau County, New York.
Elizabeth Connelly
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Connelly (June 19, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York – May 25, 2006 in Staten Island, New York) was a Democratic Party politician from Staten Island, New York who represented the N...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Connelly (June 19, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York – May 25, 2006 in Staten Island, New York) was a Democratic Party politician from Staten Island, New York who represented the N...
Ellen Jaffee
Ellen C. Jaffee (born May 20, 1944) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 95th Assembly District in Rockland County.
Ellen C. Jaffee (born May 20, 1944) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 95th Assembly District in Rockland County.
Ellen Young
Ellen Young (born 1952) is an American Democratic Party politician who represents the 22nd assembly district in the New York State Assembly.
Ellen Young (born 1952) is an American Democratic Party politician who represents the 22nd assembly district in the New York State Assembly.
Francine DelMonte
Francine DelMonte is a former member of the New York State Assembly representing the 138th Assembly District in New York State.
Francine DelMonte is a former member of the New York State Assembly representing the 138th Assembly District in New York State.
Gail Shaffer
Gail S. Shaffer (b. August 1, 1948 North Blenheim, Schoharie County, New York) is an American politician.
Gail S. Shaffer (b. August 1, 1948 North Blenheim, Schoharie County, New York) is an American politician.
Ginny Fields
Ginny Fields (born November 30, 1945 in Newport News, Virginia) represented the 5th District in the New York State Assembly, which includes parts of the Long Island towns of Brookhaven and Islip...
Ginny Fields (born November 30, 1945 in Newport News, Virginia) represented the 5th District in the New York State Assembly, which includes parts of the Long Island towns of Brookhaven and Islip...
Grace Meng
Grace Meng is a lawyer and a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 22nd assembly district in Flushing, Queens, New York, and a Democratic nominee for New York's 6th congression...
Grace Meng is a lawyer and a member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 22nd assembly district in Flushing, Queens, New York, and a Democratic nominee for New York's 6th congression...
Helene Weinstein
Helene E. Weinstein represents District 41 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises Sheepshead Bay, Flatlands, East Flatbush, Midwood and Canarsie.
Helene E. Weinstein represents District 41 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises Sheepshead Bay, Flatlands, East Flatbush, Midwood and Canarsie.
Ida Sammis
Ida Sammis Woodruff Satchwell was a prominent early female Republican party suffragist and politician from Suffolk County, New York.
Ida Sammis Woodruff Satchwell was a prominent early female Republican party suffragist and politician from Suffolk County, New York.
Inez Barron
Inez D. Barron is the state Assemblywoman for New York's 40th district, which includes the East New York, Starrett City, and Canarsie sections of Brooklyn.
Inez D. Barron is the state Assemblywoman for New York's 40th district, which includes the East New York, Starrett City, and Canarsie sections of Brooklyn.
Jane Corwin
Jane Lewis Corwin is an American politician and businesswoman who has served as a Republican Party member of the New York State Assembly since 2009.
Jane Lewis Corwin is an American politician and businesswoman who has served as a Republican Party member of the New York State Assembly since 2009.
Janele Hyer-Spencer
D. Janele Hyer-Spencer (born October 24, 1964) is a Democrat who represented New York's 60th Assembly District, which covers parts of Staten Island and Brooklyn.
D. Janele Hyer-Spencer (born October 24, 1964) is a Democrat who represented New York's 60th Assembly District, which covers parts of Staten Island and Brooklyn.
Janet Duprey
Janet L. Duprey is a Republican member of the New York State Assembly, representing Assembly District 114, which includes all of Clinton and Franklin Counties, as well as the town of St. Armand ...
Janet L. Duprey is a Republican member of the New York State Assembly, representing Assembly District 114, which includes all of Clinton and Franklin Counties, as well as the town of St. Armand ...
Joan Christensen
Joan Christensen (born March 13, 1938) is a member of the New York State Assembly, for the 119th district first elected in 1990.
Joan Christensen (born March 13, 1938) is a member of the New York State Assembly, for the 119th district first elected in 1990.
Joan Millman
Joan Millman (born April 20, 1940) represents District 52 in the New York State Assembly, which consists of the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Vinegar Hill,...
Joan Millman (born April 20, 1940) represents District 52 in the New York State Assembly, which consists of the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Vinegar Hill,...
Karen Burstein
Karen Burstein is a politician and former judge from New York.
Karen Burstein is a politician and former judge from New York.
Kate Murray
Kate Murray (born October 9, 1962) is the Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead, New York, United States.
Kate Murray (born October 9, 1962) is the Supervisor of the Town of Hempstead, New York, United States.
Linda Rosenthal
Linda B. Rosenthal represents District 67 as a Democrat in the New York State Assembly, which includes parts of Manhattan's Upper West Side and Clinton neighborhoods.
Linda B. Rosenthal represents District 67 as a Democrat in the New York State Assembly, which includes parts of Manhattan's Upper West Side and Clinton neighborhoods.
Liz Krueger
Liz Krueger is a member of the New York State Senate, representing district 26 on the East Side of Manhattan.
Liz Krueger is a member of the New York State Senate, representing district 26 on the East Side of Manhattan.
Louise Slaughter
Louise McIntosh Slaughter is the United States representative for New York's 28th congressional district, serving since 1993, and Chair of the House Rules Committee from 2007 until 2011.
Louise McIntosh Slaughter is the United States representative for New York's 28th congressional district, serving since 1993, and Chair of the House Rules Committee from 2007 until 2011.
Margaret Markey
Margaret M. Markey (born November 4, 1941) is an American politician who represents District 30 in the New York State Assembly, which is made up of Maspeth and Woodside, as well as portions of M...
Margaret M. Markey (born November 4, 1941) is an American politician who represents District 30 in the New York State Assembly, which is made up of Maspeth and Woodside, as well as portions of M...
Mary Anne Krupsak
Mary Anne Krupsak (b. March 26, 1932 Schenectady, New York) is an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Mary Anne Krupsak (b. March 26, 1932 Schenectady, New York) is an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Mary Ellen Jones
Mary Ellen Jones (born 1936) is an educator and politician most notable for having served as New York State Senator.
Mary Ellen Jones (born 1936) is an educator and politician most notable for having served as New York State Senator.
Mary Ellen Jones (politician)
Mary Ellen Jones (born 1936) is an educator and politician most notable for having served as New York State Senator.
Mary Ellen Jones (born 1936) is an educator and politician most notable for having served as New York State Senator.
Mary Lilly
Mary Lilly was a Progressive era activist who had a prominent role in New York City's social reform movements during the last decades of the 19th Century and early decades of the 20th Century.
Mary Lilly was a Progressive era activist who had a prominent role in New York City's social reform movements during the last decades of the 19th Century and early decades of the 20th Century.
Mary Lou Rath
Mary Lou Rath is a former state senator in New York.
Mary Lou Rath is a former state senator in New York.
Mary McPhillips
Mary M. McPhillips is a Democrat politician from Middletown, Orange County, New York.
Mary M. McPhillips is a Democrat politician from Middletown, Orange County, New York.
Maureen O'Connell
Maureen O'Connell is the County Clerk of Nassau County, New York, an adjunct faculty member of the Adelphi University School of Nursing, and a member of the School of Nursing Advisory Boards of ...
Maureen O'Connell is the County Clerk of Nassau County, New York, an adjunct faculty member of the Adelphi University School of Nursing, and a member of the School of Nursing Advisory Boards of ...
Michele Titus
Michele R. Titus (born 1969/1970) is a member of the New York Assembly representing District 28, which comprises Far Rockaway, Rosedale, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens and South Ozone Park.
Michele R. Titus (born 1969/1970) is a member of the New York Assembly representing District 28, which comprises Far Rockaway, Rosedale, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens and South Ozone Park.
Michelle Schimel
Michelle E. Schimel is a Democrat member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 16th Assembly District in Nassau County.
Michelle E. Schimel is a Democrat member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 16th Assembly District in Nassau County.
Nancy Calhoun
Nancy Calhoun (born July 10, 1944) is a Republican member of the New York State Assembly for the 96th district.
Nancy Calhoun (born July 10, 1944) is a Republican member of the New York State Assembly for the 96th district.
Nancy Larraine Hoffmann
Nancy Larraine Hoffmann is a former Republican State Senator from Central New York State.
Nancy Larraine Hoffmann is a former Republican State Senator from Central New York State.
Naomi Rivera
Naomi Rivera represents District 80 in the New York State Assembly, which encompasses Morris Park, Van Cortlandt Village, Pelham Parkway, Pelham Gardens, and Norwood, among other communities loc...
Naomi Rivera represents District 80 in the New York State Assembly, which encompasses Morris Park, Van Cortlandt Village, Pelham Parkway, Pelham Gardens, and Norwood, among other communities loc...
Nettie Mayersohn
Nettie Mayersohn (born May 30, 1926) is a former member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 27th District in Flushing, Queens.
Nettie Mayersohn (born May 30, 1926) is a former member of the New York State Assembly, representing the 27th District in Flushing, Queens.
Nicole Malliotakis
Nicole Malliotakis (born November 11, 1980) is a Republican politician from New York City who represents parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island in the New York State Assembly.
Nicole Malliotakis (born November 11, 1980) is a Republican politician from New York City who represents parts of Brooklyn and Staten Island in the New York State Assembly.
Olga A. Méndez
Olga A. Méndez (February 5, 1925 — July 29, 2009) was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to a state legislature in the United States mainland.
Olga A. Méndez (February 5, 1925 — July 29, 2009) was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to a state legislature in the United States mainland.
Patricia Acampora
Patricia L. Acampora (born December 10, 1945 in Waukegan, Illinois) was appointed as a Commissioner of the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) on June 16, 2005, by Gov.
Patricia L. Acampora (born December 10, 1945 in Waukegan, Illinois) was appointed as a Commissioner of the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) on June 16, 2005, by Gov.
Patricia Eddington
Patricia A. Eddington (born 1947/1948 in Queens, New York) served from 2001 through 2009 in the New York State Assembly, representing District 3 which comprises Patchogue, Medford, Coram and Yap...
Patricia A. Eddington (born 1947/1948 in Queens, New York) served from 2001 through 2009 in the New York State Assembly, representing District 3 which comprises Patchogue, Medford, Coram and Yap...
Patricia McGee
Patricia K. "Pat" McGee (October 12, 1934 – April 2, 2005) was a longtime New York State Assemblywoman and Senator from Franklinville, New York.
Patricia K. "Pat" McGee (October 12, 1934 – April 2, 2005) was a longtime New York State Assemblywoman and Senator from Franklinville, New York.
Rhoda Fox Graves
Rhoda Fox Graves (July 2, 1877 – January 25, 1950) was a suffragist, woman's rights activist, and early female Republican party politician from St. Lawrence County, New York in the United States.
Rhoda Fox Graves (July 2, 1877 – January 25, 1950) was a suffragist, woman's rights activist, and early female Republican party politician from St. Lawrence County, New York in the United States.
Rhoda Jacobs
Rhoda S. Jacobs is an American politician from the state of New York.
Rhoda S. Jacobs is an American politician from the state of New York.
RoAnn Destito
RoAnn Maggiolino Destito is a member of the New York State Assembly for the 116th district which includes Rome and Utica.
RoAnn Maggiolino Destito is a member of the New York State Assembly for the 116th district which includes Rome and Utica.
Ruth Hassell-Thompson
Ruth-Hassell Thompson of Mount Vernon, New York is a State Senator representing the 36th district of New York, which covers Morrisania, West Farms, Williamsbridge, Co-op City, Wakefield, Bayches...
Ruth-Hassell Thompson of Mount Vernon, New York is a State Senator representing the 36th district of New York, which covers Morrisania, West Farms, Williamsbridge, Co-op City, Wakefield, Bayches...
Sandy Galef
Sandra R. Galef, widely known as Sandy Galef, is a state legislator and member of the New York State Assembly.
Sandra R. Galef, widely known as Sandy Galef, is a state legislator and member of the New York State Assembly.
Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm (November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician, educator, and author.
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm (November 30, 1924 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician, educator, and author.
Shirley Huntley
Shirley L. Huntley is a New York State Senator, first elected in 2006 to represent parts of Queens County, including Jamaica, South Jamaica, Springfield Gardens, Laurelton, South Ozone Park, Kew...
Shirley L. Huntley is a New York State Senator, first elected in 2006 to represent parts of Queens County, including Jamaica, South Jamaica, Springfield Gardens, Laurelton, South Ozone Park, Kew...
Susan John
Susan V. John is a former member of the New York State Assembly from Monroe County, New York.
Susan V. John is a former member of the New York State Assembly from Monroe County, New York.
Suzi Oppenheimer
Suzanne "Suzi" Oppenheimer (born December 13, 1934) is an American politician from the state of New York.
Suzanne "Suzi" Oppenheimer (born December 13, 1934) is an American politician from the state of New York.
Sylvia Friedman
Sylvia Friedman is a former New York State Assemblywoman.
Sylvia Friedman is a former New York State Assemblywoman.
Teresa Sayward
Teresa R. Sayward is a member of the New York State Assembly for Willsboro, first elected in 2002.
Teresa R. Sayward is a member of the New York State Assembly for Willsboro, first elected in 2002.
Toby Ann Stavisky
Toby Ann Stavisky represents the 16th district in the New York State Senate which comprises the Queens neighborhoods of Bay Terrace, Bayside, Beechhurst, Clearview Gardens, Flushing, Rego Park,...
Toby Ann Stavisky represents the 16th district in the New York State Senate which comprises the Queens neighborhoods of Bay Terrace, Bayside, Beechhurst, Clearview Gardens, Flushing, Rego Park,...
Vanessa Gibson
Vanessa L. Gibson (born March 19, 1979) is a state Assemblywoman for New York's 77th district, which includes the Concourse, Highbridge, and Morris Heights sections of the Southwest Bronx.
Vanessa L. Gibson (born March 19, 1979) is a state Assemblywoman for New York's 77th district, which includes the Concourse, Highbridge, and Morris Heights sections of the Southwest Bronx.
Velmanette Montgomery
Velmanette Montgomery (born 1942) represents District 18 in the New York State Senate, which comprises Fort Greene, Boerum Hill, Red Hook, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Sunset Park, Gowanus, and Park Slop...
Velmanette Montgomery (born 1942) represents District 18 in the New York State Senate, which comprises Fort Greene, Boerum Hill, Red Hook, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Sunset Park, Gowanus, and Park Slop...
Vivian Cook
Vivian E. Cook (born May 23, 1937) represents District 32 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises New York City's Queens borough neighborhoods of Jamaica Estates, South Jamaica Estates, ...
Vivian E. Cook (born May 23, 1937) represents District 32 in the New York State Assembly, which comprises New York City's Queens borough neighborhoods of Jamaica Estates, South Jamaica Estates, ...