Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins isn’t just leading in New York – she’s rewriting the rules of what state leadership looks like. A former journalist and school teacher who grew up in public housing, she brings lived experience to every fight. She broke barriers by becoming the first woman and first Black woman Senate leader in New York and is now the longest-serving Democratic majority leader in the chamber’s history. When DC waffled, she delivered: nation-leading climate action, life-saving gun safety laws, and real tax relief for working families. Her record during Trump’s first term wasn’t just resistance – it was a masterclass in governing while chaos reigns in Washington.

Leader Stewart-Cousins was elected Chair of the DLCC Board in 2019 and has served on the board since 2017.

Leader Stewart-Cousins speaks out against Republicans’ redistricting schemes:

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