2020 Presidential Campaign Blog

Kirsten Gillibrand to Visit New Hampshire on February 15-16, 2019

Kirsten Gillibrand to Visit New Hampshire on February 15-16, 2019

Friday, February 15, 2019 (Concord, Dover, Somersworth)

11:10am-11:50am - Concord Walking Tour

Event: Senator Gillibrand will tour downtown Concord and meet New Hampshire voters.

Start: Revelstoke Coffee, One Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301

1:20pm-2:30pm - Dover Retail Stop

Event: Senator Gillibrand will visit local Dover businesses with attorney and DNC Committeeman Bill Shaheen.

Start: Harvey's Bakery & Coffee Shop, 376 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820

4:20pm-5:30pm - LGBTQ and Allies Meet and Greet

Event: Senator Gillibrand will meet with members of the LGBTQ community and allies at an LGBTQ-owned business in New Hampshire's Rainbow City.

Location: Teatotaller, 69 High St, Somersworth, NH 03878

Saturday, February 16, 2019 (Exeter, Keene, Hanover)

9:20am-10:30am - Exeter Walking Tour

Event: Senator Gillibrand will tour downtown Exeter and visit local businesses with state Senator Jon Morgan.

Start: Water Street Bookstore, 125 Water St, Exeter, NH 03833

12:50pm-2:15pm - Keene Meet and Greet

Event: Senator Gillibrand will meet and greet New Hampshire voters and deliver remarks.

Location: Community Kitchen, 37 Mechanic St, Keene, NH 03431

3:00pm-5:00pm - Dartmouth College Town Hall

Event: Senator Gillibrand will visit her alma mater to meet with Dartmouth students and community members, deliver remarks and answer questions.

Location: Alumni Hall, Hopkins Center for the Arts, 2 W. Wheelock St., Hanover, NH 03755

Kirsten Gillibrand to Visit Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Iowa on Monday, February 18, 2019

Kirsten Gillibrand Campaign Announces Details of 2nd Iowa Trip on Presidents Day

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announces the details of her second visit to Iowa to build upon the momentum of her exploratory campaign for President of the United States. She will attend meet and greets in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on Presidents Day 2019.

Since her inaugural trip to Iowa in January, Sen. Gillibrand has hit the ground running: earning praise among caucus-goers, securing a key endorsement and announcing senior staff in the state. Read Iowa Starting Line's recap, stating that Sen. Gillibrand "seems to be the candidate having the most fun on the trail," and "gave possibly the best rally speech of the field at a packed Des Moines event."

"Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is thrilled to return to Iowa and listen to voters' concerns and aspirations on Presidents Day," said Iowa Communications Director Rachel Irwin. "In her upcoming visits to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Senator Gillibrand will meet and greet with Iowans, hear their stories and share her values of courage and compassion to move our country forward."

Monday, February 18, 2019 (Cedar Rapids and Iowa City)

5:00pm-6:00pm - Cedar Rapids Meet and Greet
Event: Senator Gillibrand will meet with Iowa caucus-goers and deliver remarks
Location: The Chrome Horse, 1201 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

*Doors open to the public at 4:30 p.m.

7:30pm-8:30pm - Iowa City Meet and Greet
Event: Senator Gillibrand will meet with Iowa caucus-goers and deliver remarks
Location: The Airliner, 22 S Clinton St., Iowa City, IA 52240

*Doors open to the public at 7 p.m.

Kirsten Gillibrand to Visit Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Monday, February 18, 2019

Kirsten Gillibrand to Visit Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Monday, February 18, 2019
Kirsten Gillibrand Announces Next Iowa Visit: Presidents Day 2019

Fresh off of her first swing through Iowa that earned her rave reviews, Sen. Gillibrand will make her second visit to the state on Monday, Feb. 18th in Cedar Rapids. Sen. Gillibrand will meet and greet with Iowans, hear their stories, and share her values of courage and compassion to move our country forward. Details to be announced soon.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announces the details of her second visit to Iowa to build upon the momentum of her exploratory campaign for President of the United States. She will attend meet and greets in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City on Presidents Day 2019.

Since her inaugural trip to Iowa in January, Sen. Gillibrand has hit the ground running: earning praise among caucus-goers, securing a key endorsement and announcing senior staff in the state. Read Iowa Starting Line's recap, stating that Sen. Gillibrand "seems to be the candidate having the most fun on the trail," and "gave possibly the best rally speech of the field at a packed Des Moines event."

"Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is thrilled to return to Iowa and listen to voters' concerns and aspirations on Presidents Day," said Iowa Communications Director Rachel Irwin. "In her upcoming visits to Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, Senator Gillibrand will meet and greet with Iowans, hear their stories and share her values of courage and compassion to move our country forward."

Monday, February 18, 2019 (Cedar Rapids and Iowa City)

5:00pm-6:00pm - Cedar Rapids Meet and Greet
Event: Senator Gillibrand will meet with Iowa caucus-goers and deliver remarks
Location: The Chrome Horse, 1201 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

*Doors open to the public at 4:30 p.m.

7:30pm-8:30pm - Iowa City Meet and Greet
Event: Senator Gillibrand will meet with Iowa caucus-goers and deliver remarks
Location: The Airliner, 22 S Clinton St., Iowa City, IA 52240

*Doors open to the public at 7 p.m.

Happy Hour with Kirsten Gillibrand at Stark Brewing Company in Manchester, New Hampshire on Friday, February 1, 2019

Happy Hour in Manchester with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

Stark Brewing Company
500 Commercial Street
Manchester, NH 03101

Don’t miss your chance to join Kirsten for Happy Hour in Manchester, NH! She’s excited to get on the road, meet with you, and learn more about the issues that you care most about.

Friday, February 1, 2019 6:00pm–7:30pm EST

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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Announces Senior Staff in Iowa

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Announces Senior Staff in Iowa

Today, the Gillibrand 2020 Exploratory Committee announced senior staff hires in Iowa on the heels of her first trip to the state and nearly one year out from the 2020 caucuses.

“We are proud to build on the momentum of Sen. Gillibrand’s first trip to Iowa and announce strategic hires that will help us be successful in the 2020 caucuses,” said Gillibrand Communications Director Meredith Kelly. “Sen. Gillibrand is excited to build out a robust team with deep roots and experience in the state. She can’t wait to get back to Iowa to continue having conversations and sharing her values in the months ahead.”

Lara Henderson - Iowa State Director
Henderson is a native Iowan and veteran political operative recently named to the Des Moines Register’s list of the 50 Most Wanted Democrats in Iowa. She previously served as Finance Director for Fred Hubbell in his 2018 campaign, considered the most expensive gubernatorial race in the state’s history. Prior to that, she served as Iowa Finance Director for Patty Judge’s U.S. Senate campaign in 2016 and Campaign Manager for Brad Anderson’s bid for Secretary of State in 2014. She got her start in politics as a field organizer for President Obama in her hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Rachel Irwin - Iowa Communications Director / Early States Communications Advisor
Irwin joins the Gillibrand campaign after serving as Midwest Press Secretary at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) during the 2018 cycle when Democrats flipped the U.S. House of Representatives. At the DCCC, Irwin acted as a communications advisor and strategist helping to win back seats across the Midwest, including the historic wins of Rep. Cindy Axne and Rep. Abby Finkenauer in Iowa. She previously worked as a Senior Associate at A|L Media in Chicago and as Communications Director for the Maine Democratic Party in 2014.

Gillibrand will continue to staff up in Iowa and build a talented team ahead of the 2020 caucuses. In her first trip to Iowa, Gillibrand held 10 public events over two days, conducted numerous meetings with local leaders and elected officials and spent time shopping, cooking, drinking coffee and chatting with Iowans and members of the media. The response was overwhelmingly positive.

Kirsten Gillibrand Campaign Announces New Round of Senior Staff Hires

Gillibrand Campaign Announces New Round of Senior Staff Hires

Today, the Gillibrand 2020 Exploratory Committee announced a new round of senior hires as Senator Kirsten Gillibrand gears up to run for the Democratic nomination for president.

“We are proud to announce the hiring of this talented group of strategists, who together have exceptional records of success at the national, state and local level,” said Gillibrand Communications Director Meredith Kelly. “The campaign is firing on all cylinders coming off of Senator Gillibrand’s successful trip to Iowa, and these dynamic new hires will build on that momentum.”

The hires include:

Alexandra Sanchez - Research Director
Alex Sanchez has served as Senator Gillibrand's research director and adviser since Gillibrand's appointment to the Senate in 2009. Originally from Albuquerque, NM, Alex worked in senior research roles for former Governor Bill Richardson's gubernatorial and presidential campaigns, and Senator Tom Udall's campaign for the United States Senate.

Gregory Smiley - National Deputy Political Director
Gregory O. Smiley will be joining the campaign next month as national deputy political director. He previously served as campaign manager for Gillibrand’s 2018 Senate re-election campaign. Smiley was born in Jamaica, West Indies and grew up in East New York Brooklyn. Beginning in 2014, Smiley helmed a diverse portfolio as Gillibrand's director of intergovernmental affairs, including guidance on key policy areas such as gun control and marijuana decriminalization.

Evan Lukaske - National Press Secretary
Evan Lukaske joins the Gillibrand campaign after spending the 2018 cycle at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee as northeast press secretary. Previous to that, Evan served as press secretary at the New Hampshire Democratic Party. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Evan started his political career working for former DCCC Chairman Steve Israel, and also worked on campaigns for former Congressman Tim Bishop and Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas.

Alexandria Phillips - Traveling Press Secretary
Alex Phillips is moving over from Senator Gillibrand's official Senate Office where she served as press secretary. Previously, she was director of surrogates and media affairs for Minority Leader of the Senate Charles E. Schumer, served as a press aide to Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, and worked at the State Department and Rockefeller Foundation. A Missouri native, she is a graduate of Spelman College in Atlanta, GA.

Stefanie Conahan - Finance Director
Stefanie Conahan leads Senator Gillibrand's national finance team, after having been a senior member of the Senator's fundraising team for the 2010, 2012 and 2018 campaigns and managing her Off the Sidelines PAC, which raised over $7 million for almost 200 women candidates since the 2012 cycle. Stefanie started her political career working for Senator Evan Bayh and worked on Hillary Clinton’s 2008 Presidential campaign. A mom of three, Stefanie attended Syracuse University and George Washington’s Graduate School of Political Management.

Erica Bordador - Deputy Finance Director
Part of the Gillibrand team since the 2010 cycle, Erica Bordador has led the Senator's Mid-Atlantic fundraising since 2012. Erica has also served as the Senator's trip director, and most recently was political director for Gillibrand's Off the Sidelines PAC. Prior to Gillibrand, Erica served in the offices of former Representatives Debbie Halvorson and Baron Hill. A first-generation American, she is originally from Louisville, Kentucky.

Meet and Greet at the The Livery Deli in Boone, Iowa with Kirsten Gillibrand on Saturday, January 19, 2019

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in Boone, IA
Hosted by Boone County Democrats of Iowa

Saturday, January 19, 2019

9 AM – 9:45 AM

The Livery Deli
806 7th Street
Boone, Iowa 50036

Meet and Greet at the Stomping Grounds in Ames, Iowa with Kirsten Gillibrand on Saturday, January 19, 2019

Meet and Greet at the Stomping Grounds in Ames, Iowa with Kirsten Gillibrand on Saturday, January 19, 2019

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has formed an exploratory committee. She will be holding a Meet and Greet in Ames at Stomping Grounds from 10-11am on Saturday, January 19th.

303 Welch Ave Ste 101, Ames, IA 50014

https://events.mobilizeamerica.io/kirstengillibrand/event/86905/?

Happy Hour Meet and Greet in Des Moines, Iowa with Kirsten Gillibrand on Saturday, January 19, 2019

Happy Hour Meet and Greet in Des Moines, Iowa with Kirsten Gillibrand on Saturday, January 19, 2019

Peace Tree Brewing Company
317 E Court Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand knows that this country needs leadership -- and a movement -- that is rooted in courage and compassion. That’s why she’s preparing to run for president at this urgent time in our history.

She’s excited to get on the road, meet with you, and learn more about the issues that you care most about. Don’t miss your chance to join Kirsten for happy hour in Des Moines!

Sat, Jan 19, 5:00pm–6:30pm CST

Woodbury County Democratic Party Truman Club Event with Kirsten Gillibrand in Sioux City, Iowa on Friday, January 18, 2019

Woodbury County Democratic Party Truman Club Event with Kirsten Gillibrand in Sioux City, Iowa on Friday, January 18, 2019

Truman Club - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand

Hosted by Woodbury County Democratic Party

Friday at 5 PM – 6:30 PM

2221 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA 51104-3556

The Woodbury Democratic Party welcomes Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY). The Senator will be joining members of the Truman Club for the inaugural event of the 2020 caucus season. Senator Gillibrand has just announced her exploratory committee to run for President.

Senator Gillibrand's hosts for the evening are Ray and Marlene Sturdevant

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