(CNN) Here is a look at the life of US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democratic senator from New York and a Democratic presidential candidate for 2020. Timeline:1991-2000 - Associate attorney at the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell. During her tenure with the law firm, she represented tobacco company Philip Morris. January 23, 2009 - Appointed by Governor David Paterson to fill Hillary Clinton's US Senate seat in New York when Clinton was named US Secretary of State. 2010 - Wins the special primary election for her appointed NY Senate seat with 76% of the vote defeating Gail Goode.

Source: CNN April 03, 2019 17:15 UTC