UB experts available to discuss Cuomo resignation, Hochul first female governor of New York

BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo experts are available to discuss Andrew M. Cuomo’s decision Tuesday to resign as governor of New York, and the ascension of Kathy Hochul to become the state’s first female governor.

Political process, constitutional law

Shawn Donahue, JD, PhD, clinical assistant professor of political science

As both a lawyer and political scientist, Donahue can discuss a variety of issues including the legal framework moving forward following Cuomo’s resignation. He is an expert on constitutional law, campaigns and elections, and voting rights and representation.

Donahue is available at shawndon@buffalo.edu or (716) 645-8446.

What the resignation means for Democrats, broader political landscape

Jacob Neiheisel, PhD, associate professor of political science

Neiheisel is an expert on political communication and campaigns. He can comment on how the resignation affects the political landscape in New York State and nationwide, and how this affects the Democratic Party.

Neiheisel can be reached at jacobnei@buffalo.edu or (716) 645-8439.

The first female governor of New York, Me Too movement

Carrie Tirado Bramen, PhD, director of the University at Buffalo Gender Institute

Bramen is an expert in feminist and gender studies, and can address the historic nature of Kathy Hochul’s ascension to New York’s top elected official, and how it relates to the Me Too movement and similar efforts.

Bramen can be reached at bramen@buffalo.edu or (716) 645-5200.