Aileen Gunther

Aileen M. Gunther (born 1953/1954) is an American politician. She was a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing the 100th district until 2024.

Gunther received a nursing degree from Orange County Community College. 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.

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. She ran uncontested in the 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2010 general elections. In 2024, Gunther announced that she would not run for reelection.

Gunther lives in Forestburgh, where she and her husband raised their three children: Mary Alice, Jacob IV, and Caitlin.