Cynthia Nixon Is Running for Governor of New York

Former Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon might just be New York’s first female and first LGBTQ governor.

Fact: New York has had 56 governors and not a single one has been a woman.

— Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) May 30, 2018

Best known for her role as Miranda Hobbes, the hardworking lawyer of New York City’s most iconic girl gang, Nixon just officially announced her bid to end months of speculation over her intention to run. Much like her SATC character, the 52-year-old actress is a lifelong New Yorker who is intelligent, well-spoken, and politically informed.

I love New York, and today I’m announcing my candidacy for governor. Join us: https://t.co/9DwsxWW8xX pic.twitter.com/kYTvx6GZiD

— Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) March 19, 2018

Nixon, who is bisexual, has been married to her wife Christine Marinoni since 2012 and the two have each been advocates for public education, women’s rights, and LGBTQ rights for years now. Mayor Bill de Blasio appointed Nixon to the advisory board for the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City in 2014, while Marinoni has served as an advisor to the New York City Department of Education during the de Blasio administration.

After 25 days, Andrew Cuomo still hasn’t locked in a date for a debate. For every week that goes by when he doesn’t agree, our team is going to raise small dollars to hold him accountable. Donate here to help us stand up to him and his corporate donors: https://t.co/J2phqfq8R9

— Cynthia Nixon (@CynthiaNixon) June 5, 2018

While her greatest competition is the incumbent, Andrew Cuomo (D), who is currently serving his second term as NY governor, Nixon would make history if she defeats him in November.