Ruth Messinger

Ruth Wyler Messinger (born November 6, 1940) 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.

Ruth Messinger
Messinger in 2012
24th Borough President of Manhattan
In office
January 1, 1990  December 31, 1997
Preceded byDavid Dinkins
Succeeded byC. Virginia Fields
Member of the New York City Council for the 4th district
In office
January 1st, 1978  December 31st, 1988
Preceded byHenry T. Berger
Succeeded byRonnie Eldridge
Personal details
Born (1940-11-06) November 6, 1940
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Other political
affiliations
Democratic Socialists of America
SpouseAndrew Lachman
Children3
EducationHarvard University (BA)
University of Oklahoma (MSW)
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