Harold Ford Jr.
American politician who served in Congress

Born
May 11th, 1970
54 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1997 to 2007. Focused on various legislative issues, including education, health care, and economic policies. Played a significant role in Democratic Party initiatives in Tennessee during tenure. After leaving Congress, engaged in law and corporate consulting, contributing to discussions on policy and governance.
Represented Tennessee's 9th Congressional District
Ran for U.S. Senate in 2006
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