Ruth Messinger | |
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.jpg) Messinger in 2012 | |
| 24th Borough President of Manhattan | |
| In office January 1, 1990 – December 31, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | David Dinkins |
| Succeeded by | C. Virginia Fields |
| Member of the New York City Council for the 4th district | |
| In office January 1st, 1978 – December 31st, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Henry T. Berger |
| Succeeded by | Ronnie Eldridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 6, 1940 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic Socialists of America[1][2] |
| Spouse | Andrew Lachman |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Harvard University (BA) University of Oklahoma (MSW) |
Ruth Wyler Messinger (born November 6, 1940)[3] is a former American political leader in New York City and a member of the Democratic Party. She was the Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City in 1997, losing to incumbent mayor Rudy Giuliani.
- ^ Mort, Jo-Ann (Fall 1987). "Ruth Messinger-Local Issues, Socialist Vision". Dissent. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- ^ Bruni, Frank (October 12, 1997). "RACE FOR CITY HALL: The Democratic candidate.; Messinger's Long Road in Pursuit of the Mayoralty". The New York Times. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
- ^ "Ruth Messinger". Jewish Women's Archive. December 7, 2021.