The actress, who is known to viewers for her role as Miranda Hobbs in the series "Sex and the City", will fight for the governor's post in New York.
Known for his strong civic stance, the news of Nixon's intentions comes as no surprise. Already last year, there were rumors that the star was interested in a political career.
Announcing the start of her campaign on Twitter, Nixon, 51, said her top causes included improving he alth care and a "broken" subway system.
“We're sick of politicians who care more about headlines and power than people,” says Cynthia Nixon.
The actress will compete for the Democratic Party nomination in September with current New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo. The election for a new state governor will be in November.
Cynthia Nixon is from New York, has three children, a daughter and a son, from her previous partner, teacher Danny Moses, and has a son with her current wife, Christine Marinoni. The two ladies tied the knot in 2012. Since 2008, Nixon has also been an activist in the fight against breast cancer after she herself was diagnosed with the disease in 2006.
