Joe Donnelly
American politician and lawyer
Born
September 29th, 1955
69 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a United States Senator from Indiana from 2013 to 2019. Prior to this role, held a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013. Worked as a lawyer and involved in various civic and community organizations. Represented the Democratic Party during his time in office, focusing on issues such as healthcare, veterans' affairs, and economic development.
Served as a U.S. Senator from Indiana
Represented Indiana's 2nd congressional district
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