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Contact Information
Web Site:
www.whitehouse.gov
E-Mail:
president@whitehouse.gov
Washington Office:
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, US 20500
Phone: (202) 456-1414
Fax: (202) 456-2461
Background Information
Party: Democrat
Residence: Chicago, IL
Marital Status: Married (Michelle)
Previous Occupation: Attorney, Lecturer
Previous Political Experience: IL senate, 1996-2004; US Senate 2004-2008
Education: BA Columbia University, 1983; JD Harvard University, 1991
Birthdate: 8/4/1961
Birthplace: Honolulu, HI
Religion: United Church of Christ
Contact Information
Web Site: klobuchar.senate.gov
E-Mail: Contact
via AMA "Web Form"
Washington Office:
302 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington DC, US 20510-2305
Phone: (202) 224-3244
Fax: (202) 228-2186
Main District Office:
1200 Washington Avenue S, Suite 250
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: (612) 727-5220
Fax: (612) 727-5223
Background Information
Party: Democrat
Residence: Minneapolis, MN
Marital Status: Married (John Bessler)
Previous Occupation: Attorney, Prosecutor
Previous Political Experience: Hennepin County Attorney, 1999-2007
Education: Yale University, 1982; JD University of Chicago, 1985
Birthdate: 05/25/1960
Birthplace: Plymouth, MN
Religion: Congregationalist
Other Information
Term: 1st
First Elected: 2006
Percentage in Last Election: 58%
Major Opponent: Mark Kennedy
Committees:
- Agricultural, Nutrition and Forestry
- Commerce, Science and Transportation
- Joint Economic
- Environment and Public Works
- Judiciary
PAC Contributions
Contact Information
Web Site: franken.senate.gov
E-Mail:
Contact
via AMA "Web Form"
Washington Office:
320 Heart Senate Office Building
Washington DC, US 20510-2303
Phone: (202) 224-5641
Fax: (202) 224-0044
Main District Office:
60 E Plato Boulevard, Suite 220
St. Paul, MN 55107
Phone: (651) 221-1016
Background Information
Party: Democrat
Residence: Minneapolis, MN
Marital Status: Married (Franni)
Previous Occupation: Comedian, Writer, Radio Host
Previous Political Experience: None
Education: BA Harvard University, 1973
Birthdate: 05/21/1951
Birthplace: New York, NY
Religion: Jewish
Other Information
Term: 1st
First Elected: 2010
Percentage in Last Election: 42%
Major Opponent: Norm Coleman
Committees:
- Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
- Indian Affairs
- Judiciary
- Special Committee on Aging
PAC Contributions
Contact Information
Web Site:
www.governor.state.mn.us
Washington Office:
400 N. Capitol Street NW, Suite 365
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 624-5308
Fax: (202) 624-5425
Main District Office:
130 State Capitol, 75 MLK Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
Phone: (651) 296-3391
Fax: (651) 296-2089
Background Information
Party: Democrat
Residence: Minneapolis, MN
Marital Status: Single
Previous Occupation: Private Investor, Public Official
Previous Political Experience: MN Auditor, 1991-1995
Education: BA Yale University, 1969
Birthdate: 01/26/1947
Birthplace: Minneapolis, MN
Religion: Presbyterian
Other Information
Term: 1st
First Elected: 2011
Percentage in Last Election: 43%
Major Opponent: Tom Emmer
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