Tammy Baldwin

American politician and lawyer

Tammy Baldwin - American politician and lawyer
Born

February 11th, 1962
63 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in American politics, this individual served as a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin since 2013. Prior to the Senate, a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives was held from 1999 to 2013. This politician was the first openly gay individual elected to the U.S. Senate and has worked extensively on issues including healthcare reform and LGBT rights. The educational background includes a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

First openly gay senator elected in 2012

Served in U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2013

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