Tim Kaine

American politician and former governor

Tim Kaine - American politician and former governor
Born

February 26th, 1958
67 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 70th Governor of Virginia from 2006 to 2010. Elected to the United States Senate in 2012 and has served multiple terms. Played a significant role in various congressional committees and was the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2016. Involved in efforts related to education, healthcare, and military affairs, emphasizing bipartisanship and state-related issues.

Served as the 70th Governor of Virginia

Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012

Was the Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2016

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