Aileen Gunther
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Aileen M. Gunther | |
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| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 100th district | |
| In office November 5, 2003 – December 31, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob E. Gunther III |
| Succeeded by | Paula Kay |
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| Born | January 21, 1954 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jacob E. Gunther III |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Registered nurse, politician |
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| Website | Official website |
Aileen M. Gunther (born 1953/1954)[1] is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 100th district.[2]
Gunther received a nursing degree from Orange County Community College.[3] Gunther earned a national certification in infection control, a Nursing Degree from Orange County Community College and attended State University of New York, New Paltz for a degree in Liberal Arts.
She is a registered nurse with 29 years experience.[4] Gunther is an HIV counselor. Her professional experience includes being a New York State government liaison for the Mid-Hudson Chapter of Infection Control Practitioners, a former director for performance improvement and risk management.
She was first elected in 2003 in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of her husband, Jacob E. Gunther III.[1] She ran uncontested in the 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010 general elections.[5][6][7][8][9][10] In 2024, Gunther announced that she would not run for reelection.[11]
Gunther lives in Forestburgh, where she and her husband raised their three children: Mary Alice, Jacob IV, and Caitlin.[4]
