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A GUIDE TO BLACK MEMBERS OF

1 A GUIDE TO BLACK MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

It has been more than 150 years since African first Representation is vital at a time when America continues to strug- served in Congress. In 1870, of gle against systemic inequality wrought by a discriminatory past. was appointed to complete a one-year term in the . That Just last year, as many as 26 million Americans protested racial same year, was elected to represent South Caro- injustice, the largest movement ever on U.S. soil. Ahead lies de- lina’s First District in the House. Together, the two men, just five bate on police reform, immigration policy and other issues with the years past the Civil War and ratification of the 13th Amendment, potential to reshape America as a more fair and equal place. Never began a journey that continues today. before has America been more active. At its height last year, more than 52,000 people spoke out using the Phone2Action platform Overall, 162 Black Americans held seats in Congress from 1870 every day—that’s 37 every single minute. The companies, associa- to 2019, according to a Congressional Research Service report tions and nonprofits who represent them were equally active. last year. Many were pioneers; great American voices that include , , , , Jesse It is in that spirit of that activism, and to honor Black History Month, Jackson and numerous others. Yet, in that same time period, more that Phone2Action offers this guide. By introducing and celebrat- than 12,000 people served in Congress, underscoring America’s ing the 61 Black Americans serving in Congress, we hope to foster struggle to form a truly representative government. connections, support and involvement that can bring about last- ing change. And, of course, we hope this spirit lasts far beyond a As we celebrate Black History Month and the 50-year anniversary single month. of the Congressional Black Caucus, it is worth reflecting on how far our nation has come—and how far we have to go. As the late John Lewis wrote in his book Across That Bridge, “Ours is not the struggle of one day, one week, or one year. Ours is not The struggle for equal representation continues today. At a time the struggle of one judicial appointment or presidential term. Ours when Black Americans make up about 13 percent of the U.S. is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes, and population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Congressional each one of us in every generation must do our part.” representation remains extremely uneven. In the House, 58 seats are held by Black lawmakers, which is about 13 percent. Yet in the Senate, Black Americans make up only three percent, just three seats in 100. 2 CONTENTS

THE SENATE THE HOUSE

Georgia: 5 Alabama-7: 9 -1: 38 : Cory Booker 6 -13: 10 Missouri-5: II 39 : Tim Scott 7 California-37: Bass 11 -4: 40 California-43: 12 New Jersey-10: Donald M. Payne Jr. 41 -2: 13 New Jersey-12: 42 -5: 14 -5: Gregory W. Meeks 43 Delaware: 15 New York-8: 44 DC: 16 New York-9: Yvette D. Clarke 45 -5: 17 New York-15: Ritchie John Torres 46 Florida-10: 18 New York-16: Jamaal A. Bowman 47 Florida-19: 19 New York-17: 48 Florida-20: Alcee L. Hastings 20 New York-19: Antonio Delgado 49 Florida-24: Frederica S. Wilson 21 North Carolina-1: G.K. Butterfield Jr. 50 -2: Sanford D. Bishop Jr. 22 North Carolina-12: 51 Georgia-4: Jr. 23 -3: 52 Georgia-5: 24 Ohio-11: Marcia L. Fudge 53 Georgia-6: Lucy McBath 25 -3: Dwight Evans 54 Georgia-13: David Scott 26 South Carolina-6: James E. Clyburn 55 -1: Bobby L. Rush 27 -9: 56 Illinois-2: 28 Texas-18: 57 Illinois-7: Danny K. Davis 29 Texas-30: 58 Illinois-14: 30 Texas-32: 59 Indiana-7: Andre Carson 31 Texas-33: 60 -4: Anthony Brown 32 -4: 61 Maryland-7: 33 Virgin Islands: Stacey E. Plaskett 62 Massachusetts-7: 34 -3: Bobby Scott 63 -14: 35 Virginia-4: Donald McEachin 64 Minnesota-5: 36 -10: 65 Mississippi-2: Bennie G. Thompson 37 Wisconsin-4: 66 3 THE SENATE

4 RAPHAEL WARNOCK U.S. SENATOR, GEORGIA

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Birthplace: Savannah, GA Gender: Male Birthdate: 07/23/1969 Religion: Baptist Residence: Savannah, GA Marital Status: Separated Election: First elected in 2020 (50.6% of the vote) Spouse Name: Oulèye Ndoye Chamber Rank: Unknown Family: 2 children Next Election: 2026 Military Service: None Ethnicity: Black/African American

Education: Notable Facts: • Union Theological Seminary (NY); Doctor of • Grew up in public housing • Union Theological Seminary (NY); Master of Philosophy • Has 11 brothers and sisters • Union Theological Seminary (NY); Master of Divinity • Morehouse College (GA); Bachelor of Arts in Psychology • Sol C. Johnson High School (GA); High School Diploma

Occupation: Ordained Minister • Pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church, , GA (the former pulpit of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) • Pastor, Douglas Memorial Community Church, , MD • Youth Pastor, then Assistant Pastor, Abyssinian Baptist Church, New York, NY 5 CORY BOOKER U.S. SENATOR, NEW JERSEY

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Birthplace: Washington, DC Next Election: 2026 Birthdate: 04/27/1969 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2013 (57% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 63 of 100 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Yale Law School (CT); Doctor of Jurisprudence (1995 - 1997) • Served as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey • The College, University of Oxford (UK); received a • Ran for Democratic presidential nomination in the 2020 election honors degree in U.S. history, Rhodes Scholar (1993 - 1994) • (CA); Master of Arts in sociology (1992) • Stanford University (CA); Bachelor of Arts in political science (1988 - 1991) • Northern Valley Regional High School (NJ), graduated (1987) •

6 TIM SCOTT U.S. SENATOR, SOUTH CAROLINA

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Birthplace: North Charleston, SC Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 09/19/1965 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2013 (61% of vote last election) Religion: Evangelical Chamber Rank: 52 of 100 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Charleston Southern University (SC); Bachelor of Science in • Served in the South Carolina State House political science (1988) • Served on the in Charlestown, South Carolina • Presbyterian College (SC), attended (1983 - 1984)

7 THE HOUSE

8 TERRI SEWELL U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, ALABAMA-7

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Birthplace: Huntsville, AL Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 01/01/1965 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2010 (97% of vote last election) Religion: Protestant - Unspecified Christian Chamber Rank: 153 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 6th consecutive term

Education: • Harvard University Law School (MA); Doctor of Jurispru- dence; Editor of Civil Rights Civil Liberties Law Review (1992) • Oxford University (England); Master of Arts in Politics (first class honors), Marshall Scholar (1988) • Princeton University (NJ); Bachelor of Arts in international and public affairs; (cum laude), Class Vice President (1986) • Selma High School, Selma, AL; Graduated (1982)

9 BARBARA LEE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, CALIFORNIA-13

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: El Paso, TX Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 07/16/1946 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 1998 (90% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 45 of 441 Military Service: None

Education: Notable Facts: • University of California, Berkeley; Master of Social Work in • Served in the California State Assembly and the California Senate social welfare (1975) • Served on the presidential campaign of U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm • Mills College (CA); Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (1973) (D NY) in 1972 • San Fernando High School (CA)

1010 U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, CALIFORNIA-37

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 10/03/1953 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2010 (86% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 126 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 6th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • University of Southern California School of Medicine; Physi- • Served as Speaker in the California State Assembly cian Assistant Certificate • Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus • California State University, Dominguez Hills; Bachelor of Sci- ence in health science (1990) • San Diego State University (CA) (1971 - 1973) • Hamilton High School (CA)

1111 MAXINE WATERS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, CALIFORNIA-43

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: St. Louis, MO Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 08/15/1938 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 1990 (72% of vote last election) Religion: Christian Church Chamber Rank: 13 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 16th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • California State University, Los Angeles; Bachelor of Arts • U.S. House on Financial Services, chair in Sociology (1970) • Served in the California State Assembly • Chairwoman of the Financial Services Committee

1212 JOE NEGUSE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, COLORADO-2

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Bakersfield, CO Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 05/13/1984 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2018 (62% of vote last election) Religion: Christian Church Chamber Rank: 336 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Education: • University of Colorado; Doctor of Jurisprudence (2009) • University of Colorado, Boulder; Bachelor’s Degree in polit- ical science and economics; graduated summa cum laude (2005)

1313 JAHANA HAYES U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, CONNECTICUT-5

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Waterbury, CT Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 03/08/1973 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2018 (55% of vote last election) Religion: Methodist Chamber Rank: 323 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • University of Saint Joseph (CT); Master of Arts in curriculum • Taught history and social studies in Connecticut public schools and instruction (2010 - 2012) • Southern Connecticut State University; Bachelor of Science in secondary education, teaching and history (2003 - 2005) • Naugatuck Valley Community College (CT); Associate in Arts in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2000 - 2002)

1414 LISA BLUNT ROCHESTER U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, DELAWARE, AT-LARGE

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: , PA Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 02/10/1962 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2016 (58% of vote last election) Religion: Christian Church Chamber Rank: 249 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • University of Delaware; Master of Arts in urban affairs and • Served as Secretary of Labor for Delaware Governor Tom Carper public policy (2003) • Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ); Bachelor’s Degree in international relations (1985) • Padua Academy (DE) (1980)

1515 ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AT-LARGE D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Washington, DC Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 06/13/1937 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 1990 (86% of vote last election) Religion: Episcopalian Chamber Rank: 369 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 16th consecutive term

Education: • School of Law (CT); Doctor of Jurisprudence (1964) • Yale University (CT); Master of Arts in American studies (1963) • Antioch College (OH); Bachelor of Arts in history (1960) • Dunbar High School (DC) (1955)

1616 AL LAWSON U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, FLORIDA-5

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Birthplace: Midway, FL Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 09/23/1948 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2016 (65% of vote last election) Religion: Episcopalian Chamber Rank: 273 of 441 Military Service: Served in Florida State House and Senate Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term

Education: • ; Master of Science in public adminis- tration (1973) • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University; Bachelor of Science; Basketball and Track (1970) • Havana Northside High School (FL) (1966)

1717 VAL DEMINGS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, FLORIDA-10

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Jacksonville, FL Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 03/12/1957 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2016 (64% of vote last election) Religion: African Methodist Episcopal Chamber Rank: 257 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term

Education: • Southern Police Institute; completed the Command Officer’s Development Course • Webster University (MO); Master of Public Administration • Florida State University; Bachelor of Science in criminology (1979) • Samuel W. Wolfson High School (FL) (1975)

1818 BYRON DONALDS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, FLORIDA-19

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Birthplace: , NY Gender: Male Birthdate: 10/28/1978 Religion: Christian Church Residence: Naples, FL Marital Status: Married Election: First elected in 2020 (61% of the vote) Spouse Name: Erika Chamber Rank: 393 of 441 Family: 3 children Next Election: 2022 Military Service: None Ethnicity: Black/African American

Education: Notable Facts: • Florida State University; Bachelor of Science in finance and • Guest host and commentator, Daybreak with Drew Steele on marketing (1999 - 2002) 92.5 FM, The Bob Harden Show and The Joe White- • Nazareth Regional High School; High School Diploma (1996) head Show on 98.9 WGUF. • Naples Tea Party Leadership Council, member • Florida Southwestern State College Board of Trustees, former Occupation: trustee • U.S. House candidate in 2012 (defeated in Primary • Youth basketball and football coach Election) • FL State House; Member (2016 - 2020) • TIB Bank, Commercial Credit Manager, Credit Officer and Assistant Vice President (2003 - 2007) • CMG Life Services, Inc., Director of Premium Management (2007 - 2015) • Wells Fargo Advisors; Financial Advisor (2015 - 2020) 1919 ALCEE L. HASTINGS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, FLORIDA-20

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Altamonte Springs, FL Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 09/05/1936 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 1992 (79% of vote last election) Religion: African Methodist Episcopal Chamber Rank: 20 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of • Served as both a state and federal judge in Florida Law; Doctor of Jurisprudence (1961 - 1963) • Howard University (DC), attended (1958 - 1960) • Fisk University (TN); Bachelor of Arts in zoology and botany (1958) • Crooms Academy (FL), graduated (1954)

2020 FREDERICA S. WILSON U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, FLORIDA-24

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Miami, FL Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 11/05/1942 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2010 (76% of vote last election) Religion: Episcopalian Chamber Rank: 152 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 6th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • University of Miami (FL); Master of Education in elementary • Served in the Florida State House and Senate education (1972) • Former elementary school principal • Fisk University (TN); Bachelor of Science in childhood education (1963) • Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Miami, FL; Graduated (1959)

2121 SANFORD D. BISHOP JR. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, GEORGIA-2

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Mobile, AL Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 11/05/1942 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 1992 (59% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 16 of 441 Military Service: U.S. Army Reserve; Officer Training Corps Cadet Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term (1969 - 1971)

Education: Notable Facts: • Emory University Law School (GA); Doctor of Jurisprudence • Served in both the Georgia House and Senate (1971) • Morehouse College (GA); Bachelor of Arts in political science (1968)

2222 HANK JOHNSON JR. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, GEORGIA-4

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Washington, DC Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 11/05/1942 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2006 (80% of vote last election) Religion: Buddhism Chamber Rank: 93 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 8th consecutive term

Education: • Texas Southern University, School of Law; Doctor of Jurisprudence (1979) • Clark College (GA); Bachelor of Arts in political science (1976) • Roosevelt Senior High School (DC)

2323 NIKEMA WILLIAMS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, GEORGIA-5

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Birthplace: Smiths Station, Lee County, AL Gender: Female Birthdate: 07/30/1978 Religion: Methodist Residence: Atlanta, GA Marital Status: Married Election: First elected in 2020 (85% of the vote) Spouse Name: Leslie Chamber Rank: 398 of 441 Family: 1 child Next Election: 2022 Military Service: None Ethnicity: Black/African American

Education: Notable Facts: • Yale University (CT); Graduate of the Women’s Campaign • School • Georgia Trend Magazine: recognized as one of 100 Most • Talladega College (AL); Bachelor of Science in biology; Alpha Influential Georgians Kappa Alpha (1996 - 2000) • Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Freshman of the • Talladega High School, Talladega, AL; High School Diploma Year (1996) • Democratic National Committee, Member of the Executive and Resolution Occupation: • GA State Senate, member (2017 - 2020) • Planned Parenthood Southeast, Vice President of Public Policy • National Domestic Workers Alliance, Deputy Political Director 2424 LUCY MCBATH U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, GEORGIA-6

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Joliet, IL Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 11/05/1942 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2018 (55% of vote last election) Religion: Christian Church Chamber Rank: 333 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Education: • Virginia State University; Bachelor of Arts in political science (1978 - 1982)

2525 DAVID SCOTT U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, GEORGIA-13

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Birthplace: Aynor, SC Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 06/27/1945 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2002 (77% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 69 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 10th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business • Served in the Georgia House and Senate Aresty Institute; Master of Business Administration (1969) • Chairman of the Agricultural Committee • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University; Bachelor of Arts in English and speech; . Beta Nu (1967) • Daytona Beach High School (FL)

2626 BOBBY L. RUSH U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, ILLINOIS-1

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Albany, GA Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 11/23/1946 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 1992 (74% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 24 of 441 Military Service: U.S. Army (1963 - 1968) Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • McCormick Theological Seminary (IL); Master of Theology • Served on the Chicago City Council (1998) • University of Illinois, Chicago; Master of Arts in political sci- ence (1994) • University of Illinois, Chicago; attended (1975 - 1977) • Roosevelt University (IL); Bachelor of Arts in political science (1973) • Marshall High School (IL)

2727 ROBIN KELLY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, ILLINOIS-2

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Birthplace: New York, NY Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 04/30/1956 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2013 (79% of vote last election) Religion: Christian - Non-Denominational Chamber Rank: 199 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 5th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Northern Illinois University; Doctor of Philosophy in political • Served in the Illinois State House science (2004) • Bradley University (IL); Master of Arts in counseling (1982) • Bradley University (IL); Bachelor of Arts in psychology; Zeta Phi, Sigma Gamma Rho (1977) • Rhodes Prep High School, New York, NY; Graduated (1973)

2828 DANNY K. DAVIS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, ILLINOIS-7

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Parkdale, AR Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 09/06/1941 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 1996 (80% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 36 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 13th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Union Institute (OH); Doctor of Philosophy in public • Served on the Chicago City Council (1979 - 1990) administration (1977) • Served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners (1990 - 1996) • Chicago State University (IL); Master of Arts in guidance (1968) • Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College; Bachelor of Arts in history and education (1961)

2929 LAUREN UNDERWOOD U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, ILLINOIS-14

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Mayfield Heights, OH Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 10/04/1986 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2018 (51% of vote last election) Religion: Christian Church Chamber Rank: 361 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Education: • (MD); Masters of Science in nursing (2008 - 2009) • University of Michigan; Bachelor of Science in nursing (2004 - 2008) • Neuqua Valley High School (IL)

3030 ANDRE CARSON U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, INDIANA-7

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Indianapolis, IN Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 10/16/1974 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2008 (62% of vote last election) Religion: Islam (Muslim) Chamber Rank: 105 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 8th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Indiana Wesleyan University; Master of Arts in business • Elected in a special election in 2008 to fill the vacancy caused by management (2005) the death of his grandmother, • Concordia University (WI); Bachelor of Science in criminal justice management (2003) • Arsenal Technical High School (IN)

3131 ANTHONY BROWN U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MARYLAND-4

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Huntington, NY Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 11/21/1961 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2016 (80% of vote last election) Religion: Roman Catholic Chamber Rank: 250 of 441 Military Service: U.S. Army helicopter pilot; Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term U.S. Army Reserve, command, 153rd Legal Support Organization

Education: Notable Facts: • Harvard University Law School (MA); Doctor of • Earned Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, C Jurisprudence (1992) ommendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters and Iraq Campaign • Harvard College (MA); Bachelor of Arts in government, Medal in the U.S. Army. graduated cum laude and ROTC (1984) • Served in the Maryland State House • U.S. Military Academy, West Point (NY), attended • Huntington High School (NY), student government president (1979)

3232 KWEISI MFUME U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MARYLAND-7

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Baltimore, MD Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 10/24/1948 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2020 (72% of vote last election) Religion: N/A Chamber Rank: 374 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Johns Hopkins University (MD); Master of Arts in liberal arts • Served on the with a concentration in international studies (1984) • Former Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus in the U.S. • (MD); Bachelor of Science, House graduated magna cum laude (1976) • Former President and CEO of the NAACP (1996 - 2004)

3333 AYANNA PRESSLEY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MASSACHUSETTS-7

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 02/03/1974 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2018 (87% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 343 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Boston University (MA); Attended (1992 - 1994) • Served one the Boston City Council (2010 - 2018)

3434 BRENDA LAWRENCE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MICHIGAN-14

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: , MI Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 10/18/1954 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2014 (79% of vote last election) Religion: Christian (non-denominational) Chamber Rank: 222 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 4th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Central Michigan University; Bachelor’s Degree in public • Worked in various positions at the U.S. Postal Service, from letter administration (2005) carrier to human resources management (1978 - 2008) • University of Detroit Mercy (MI), attended (1971 - 1972) • Pershing High School, Detroit, MI; graduated

3535 ILHAN OMAR U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MINNESOTA-5 Political Party: Democrat Farm Labor Party (Aligned with Democratic majority) D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Mogadishu, Somalia Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 10/04/1982 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2018 (64% of vote last election) Religion: Islam (Muslim) Chamber Rank: 338 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • North Dakota State University; Bachelor of Arts in political • Served in the Minnesota State House science and international studies (2011) • University of Minnesota; Policy Fellowship

3636 BENNIE G. THOMPSON U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MISSISSIPPI-2

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Bolton, MS Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 01/28/1948 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 1993 (66% of vote last election) Religion: Methodist Chamber Rank: 27 of 441 Military Service: N/A Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Jackson State University (MS); Master of Science in • Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee educational administration (1972) • Tougaloo College (MS); Bachelor of Arts in political science (1968) • Hinds County Agriculture High School (MS)

3737 CORI BUSH U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MISSOURI-1

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Birthplace: St. Louis, MO Ethnicity: Black/African American Birthdate: 07/21/1976 Gender: Female Residence: St. Louis, MO Religion: Christian (non-denominational) Election: First elected in 2020 (79% of the vote) Marital Status: Divorced Chamber Rank: 409 of 441 Family: 2 children Next Election: 2022 Military Service: None

Education: Notable Facts: • Lutheran School of Nursing (MO); RN Diploma (2008) • Legacy Foundation, Woman of Courage Award • Harris-Stowe State University (MO); attended (1996) (2015) • The King Center, nonviolence 365 ambassador (2015) • Truth Telling Project, nurse and co-director (2015) Occupation: • Candidate for U.S. Senate 2015 - 2016 (defeated in the primary) • Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives 2017 - 2018 (defeated in the primary) • Hopewell Health Center, nursing supervisor (2013) • Kingdom Embassy International Church, pastor (2011 - 2014) • Saint Louis University Hospital, registered nurse (2008 - 2011)

3838 EMANUEL CLEAVER II U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MISSOURI-5

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Waxahachie, TX Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 10/26/1944 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2004 (59% of vote last election) Religion: Methodist Chamber Rank: 72 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 9th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • St. Paul School of Theology, City (MO); Master of • Served as the Mayor of Kansas City Divinity (1974) • Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University (TX); Bachelor of Science in sociology (1972) • Murray State College (OK); Attended (1963 - 1964)

3939 STEVEN HORSFORD U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEVADA-4

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: , NV Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 04/29/1973 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2018 (51% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 296 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • University of Nevada, Reno; Bachelor of Arts in political sci- • Served in the Nevada State Senate ence and communications (2014) • Ed W. Clark High School, graduated (1991)

4040 DONALD M. PAYNE JR. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW JERSEY-10

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Newark, NJ Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 12/17/1958 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2012 (83% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 159 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 6th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Kean College (NJ), attended (1976 - 1978) • Won a special election in 2012 to fill the seat left vacant by the • Hillside High School, Hillside, NJ; Graduated (1976) death of his father, Donald M. Payne Sr. • Served on the City Council in Newark, New Jersey

4141 BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW JERSEY-12

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Camden, NJ Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 02/06/1945 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2014 (66% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 235 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 4th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Thomas Edison State College (NJ); Bachelor of Arts in social • Served in the New Jersey State Assembly sciences and history; Alpha Kappa Alpha (1985) • Rutgers University (NJ), attended • Ewing High School (NJ)

4242 GREGORY W. MEEKS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-5

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Birthplace: , NY Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 09/25/1953 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 1998 (99% of vote last election) Religion: African Methodist Episcopal Chamber Rank: 44 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 12th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Howard University Law School (DC); Doctor of • Served in the New York State Assembly Jurisprudence; Alpha Phi Alpha (1978) • Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee • Adelphi University (NY); Bachelor of Arts in history (1975) • Julia Richman High School (NY)

4343 HAKEEM JEFFRIES U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-8

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 08/04/1970 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2012 (85% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 173 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 5th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Law School; Doctor of Jurisprudence, • Served in New York State Assembly magna cum laude, law review • (DC); Master of Public Policy (1994) • State University of New York, Binghamton; Bachelor of Arts in African studies and political science (1992) • (NY) (1988)

4444 YVETTE D. CLARKE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-9

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 11/21/1964 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2006 (83% of vote last election) Religion: African Methodist Episcopal Chamber Rank: 90 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 8th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • State University of New York, Medgar Evers College • Served on the Council (2001 - 2006) • Oberlin College (OH) (1982 - 1986) • Edward R. Murrow High School (NY)

4545 RITCHIE JOHN TORRES U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-15

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Torres identifies as both Black and Latino. He is one of the first two openly gay Black men to be elected to the House.

Birthplace: Bronx, NY Ethnicity: Afro-Latino Birthdate: 03/12/1988 Gender: Male Residence: Bronx, NY Religion: Christian (non-denominational) Election: First elected in 2020 (89% of the vote) Marital Status: Single Chamber Rank: 427 of 441 Military Service: None Next Election: 2022

Education: Notable Facts: • New York University, attended • Helped open the first homeless shelter for LGBTQ youth in the • Herbert H. Lehman High School (NY) Bronx and secured funds for senior centers to serve LGBTQ people in all five New York City’s boroughs • Interned at the Office of the Mayor in New York City and the Occupation: Office of the Attorney General in the State of New York • NY City Council, member and deputy majority leader, Bor- ough of the Bronx (2014 - 2020) • NY City Council, Office of Council Member James Vacca (D); Various positions, advancing to Housing Director (2007 - 2013) 4646 JAMAAL A. BOWMAN U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-16 Pronunciation: Bo-muhn FIRST TERM D

Birthplace: New York City, NY Gender: Male Birthdate: 04/01/1976 Religion: Unspecified Residence: Yonkers, NY Marital Status: Married Election: First elected in 2020 (84% of the vote) Spouse Name: Melissa Oppenheimer Chamber Rank: 419 of 441 Family: 3 children Next Election: 2022 Military Service: None Ethnicity: Black/African American

Education: • Manhattanville College (NY); Doctor of Education (2019) • Mercy College (NY); Master of Arts in Counseling (2007) • University of New Haven (CT); Bachelor of Arts in sports management (1999) • Potomac State Junior College (WV) • Sayreville War Memorial High School (NJ)

Occupation: • South Bronx Elementary School, crisis management teacher • Cornerstone Academy for Social Action, founder (2009)

4747 MONDAIRE JONES U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-17

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Jones is one of the first two openly gay Black men to be elected to the House.

Birthplace: Nyack, NY Ethnicity: Black/African American Birthdate: 05/18/1987 Gender: Male Residence: South Nyack, NY Religion: Baptist Election: First elected in 2020 (59% of the vote) Marital Status: Single Chamber Rank: 380 of 441 Military Service: None Next Election: 2022

Education: • Harvard University (MA); Doctor of Jurisprudence (2013) • Stanford University (CA); Bachelor of Arts (2009)

Occupation: • Westchester County, NY Law Department; Attorney (2018 - 2019) • U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York; Law Clerk for the Hon. Andrew L. Carter Jr. (2014 - 2015) • Davis Polk & Wardwell, summer associate (2012) • U.S. Department of Justice, Southern District of New York, intern (2011) • U.S. Department of Justice, fellow (2009 - 2010) 4848 ANTONIO DELGADO U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-19

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Schenectady, NY Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 01/28/1977 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2018 (54% of vote last election) Religion: Unspecified/Other Chamber Rank: 309 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Education: • Harvard Law School (MA); Doctor of Jurisprudence (2005) • Oxford University (UK); Master of Arts in philosophy, politics and economics (2001) • Colgate University (NY); Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and political science, with honors (1999)

4949 G.K. BUTTERFIELD JR. U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NORTH CAROLINA-1

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Wilson, NC Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 04/27/1947 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2004 (54% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 71 of 441 Military Service: U.S. Army (1968 - 1970) Terms Served: Currently serving 10th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • North Carolina Central University School of Law; Doctor of • Served as a judge in South Carolina and a Justice on the State Jurisprudence (1974) Supreme Court • North Carolina Central University; Bachelor of Arts in sociolo- gy and political science (1971) • Charles H. Darden High School (1965)

5050 ALMA ADAMS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NORTH CAROLINA-12

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: High Point, NC Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 05/27/1946 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2014 (100% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 202 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 5th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • ; Doctor of Philosophy in art education, • Served in the North Carolina State House with minor in multicultural education (1981) • Served on the city council and school board in Greensboro, North • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Carolina Master of Science in art education (1972) • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Bachelor of Science in art education (1968) • West Side High School, Newark, NJ; Graduated (1964)

5151 JOYCE BEATTY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, OHIO-3

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: Dayton, OH Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 03/12/1950 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2012 (71% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 162 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 5th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • University of Cincinnati (OH); doctoral studies (1975 - 1979) • Served in the Ohio State House • Wright State University (OH); Master of Science in mental health counseling (1974) • Central State University (OH); Bachelor of Arts in drama (1972) • Nettie Lee Roth High School, Dayton, OH; Graduated

5252 MARCIA L. FUDGE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, OHIO-11

D CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS

Birthplace: Cleveland, OH Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 10/29/1952 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2008 (80% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 108 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 8th consecutive term

Education: • Cleveland State University Marshall College of Law (OH); Doctor of Jurisprudence (1983) • Ohio State University; Bachelor of Science in business ad- ministration (1975) • Shaker Heights High School (OH), high school diploma

5353 DWIGHT EVANS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, PENNSYLVANIA-3

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: Philadelphia, PA Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 05/16/1954 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2016 (91% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 242 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 4th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • La Salle College (PA); Bachelor of Arts in English (1975) • Served in the Pennsylvania State House • Community College of Philadelphia (PA); Associate in Arts (1973) • Germantown High School (PA) (1971)

5454 JAMES E. CLYBURN U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, SOUTH CAROLINA-6

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: Sumter, SC Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 07/21/1940 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 1992 (68% of vote last election) Religion: African Methodist Episcopal Chamber Rank: 18 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term

Education: • South Carolina University Law School (1974) • South Carolina State University; Bachelor of Science in social studies (1962) • Mather Academy, Camden (SC) (1957) • South Carolina Executive Institute (1957)

5555 AL GREEN U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, TEXAS-9

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: , LA Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 09/01/1947 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2004 (76% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 78 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 9th consecutive term

Education: • Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law; Doctor of Jurisprudence (1973) • Tuskegee University (AL); Bachelor’s Degree • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, attended (1966 - 1971)

5656 SHEILA JACKSON LEE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, TEXAS-18

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: , NY Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 01/12/1950 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 1994 (73% of vote last election) Religion: Seventh-Day Adventist Chamber Rank: 31 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 14th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Law School; Doctor of Jurisprudence • Served on the City Council in , Texas (1975) • Yale University (CT); Bachelor of Arts in political science, with honors (1972) • New York University; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar • Jamaica High School (NY)

5757 EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, TEXAS-30

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: Waco, TX Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 12/03/1935 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 1992 (78% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 21 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Southern Methodist University (TX); Master of Public Admin- • Served in the Texas State House and Senate istration (1976) • Worked as a registered nurse • Texas Christian University; Bachelor of Science in nursing • Chairwoman of the Science, Space, & Technology Committee (1967) • St. Mary’s College at the University of Notre Dame, School of Nursing (IN); Nursing Certificate (1955) • A.J. Moore High School, Waco, TX, graduated (1952)

5858 COLIN ALLRED U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, TEXAS-32

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: , TX Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 04/15/1983 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2018 (52% of vote last election) Religion: N/A Chamber Rank: 297 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • University of California, Berkeley; Doctor of Jurisprudence • Played linebacker for the Titans (2006 - 2010) (2014) • (TX); Bachelor of Arts in history (2005) • Hillcrest High School (TX)

5959 MARC VEASEY U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, TEXAS-33

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: Tarrant County, TX Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 01/03/1971 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2012 (67% of vote last election) Religion: Christian Church Chamber Rank: 192 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 5th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Texas Wesleyan University; Bachelor of Science in mass • Served in the Texas State House communication (1995) • Arlington Heights High School, Fort Worth, TX, graduated (1990)

6060 BURGESS OWENS U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, UTAH-4

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Birthplace: Columbus, OH Ethnicity: Black/African American Birthdate: 08/02/1951 Gender: Male Residence: Riverton, UT Religion: Mormon Election: First elected in 2020 (48% of the vote) Marital Status: Divorced Chamber Rank: 432 of 441 Family: 6 children Next Election: 2022 Military Service: None

Education: Occupation: • University of Miami (FL); Bachelor of Science in biology • Second Chance 4 Youth, founder and CEO (2018) and chemistry; • Pure and Simple Systems, owner (2009 - 2013) • James S. Rickards High School, Tallahassee, FL; High • Motorola, national account executive (2008 - 2009) School Diploma (1969) • Sprint/Nextel Inc, enterprise account executive (2001 - 2008) • Summit Financial, senior vice president, Sports Division Notable Facts: (1995 - 2001) • Authored the book “Why I Stand: From Freedom to the • Burgess Owens Talks, motivational keynote speaker (1990 - Killing Fields of Socialism” (2018) 2020) • Authored the book “Liberalism or How to Turn Good Men • WordPerfect Corporation, Orem, UT, area manager (1989 - Into Whiners, Weenies and Wimps” (2016) 1994) • Named a First-Team All-American defensive back, Most Valuable Defensive Player of the North–South All Star Game, and MVP of the Coaches All-American Game • University of Miami; inducted into the Sports Hall Of Fame (1980) • University of Miami; inducted into the Orange Bowl Ring of Honor (1999) 6161 STACEY E. PLASKETT U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, VIRGIN ISLANDS, AT-LARGE

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: New York, NY Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 05/13/1964 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2014 (88% of vote last election) Religion: Lutheran Chamber Rank: 371 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 4th consecutive term

Education: • , Washington College of Law (DC); Doctor of Jurisprudence (1990 - 1994) • Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (DC); Bachelor of Science in foreign service, history and diplomacy (1980 - 1984)

6262 BOBBY SCOTT U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, VIRGINIA-3

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: Washington, DC Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 04/30/1947 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 1992 (68% of vote last election) Religion: Episcopalian Chamber Rank: 25 of 441 Military Service: MA National Guard (1974 - 1976); Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term U.S. Army Reserve (1970 - 1976)

Education: Notable Facts: • Boston College School of Law (MA); Doctor of Jurisprudence • First African American elected to Congress from the (1973) Commonwealth of Virginia and the first American with Filipino • Harvard University (MA); Bachelor of Arts (1969) ancestry to serve as a voting member of Congress • Groton High School (VA) • Served in the Virginia State House and Senate • Chairman of the Education and Labor Committee

6363 DONALD MCEACHIN U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, VIRGINIA-4

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: Nuremberg, Germany Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 10/10/1961 Gender: Male Election: First elected in 2016 - 62% of vote last election Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 275 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Virginia Union University Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of • Served in the Virginia State House and Senate Theology; Master of Divinity (2008) • University of Virginia Law School; Doctor of Jurisprudence (1986) • American University (DC); Bachelor of Science in political science (1982) • St. Christopher School (VA) (1979)

6464 MARILYN STRICKLAND U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, WASHINGTON-10

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Strickland is the first African American elected to the House from Washington state and the first of both Korean and African American descent.

Birthplace: Seoul, Gender: Female Birthdate: 09/25/1962 Religion: Christian (non-denominational) Residence: Tacoma, WA Marital Status: Married Election: First elected in 2020 (49% of the vote) Spouse Name: Pactrick Erwin Chamber Rank: 438 of 441 Family: 2 stepchildren Next Election: 2022 Military Service: None Ethnicity: African American and Korean American

Education: Notable Facts: • Clark-Atlanta University (GA); Master of Business • Governor-Elect Jay Inslee’s Transition Team, member Administration (1992) (2012 - 2013) • ; Bachelor of Arts (1984) • Tacoma Public Schools

Occupation: • Greater Chamber of Commerce, president and CEO (2018 - 2020) • City of Tacoma, WA; mayor (2010 - 2018) • City of Tacoma, City Council, member (2008 - 2009) • Board of Health, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, vice chair • Starbucks, manager of online business • Northern Life Insurance, various clerical work 6565 GWEN MOORE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, WISCONSIN-4

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS D

Birthplace: Racine, WI Next Election: 2022 Birthdate: 04/18/1951 Gender: Female Election: First elected in 2004 (75% of vote last election) Religion: Baptist Chamber Rank: 82 of 441 Military Service: None Terms Served: Currently serving 9th consecutive term

Education: Notable Facts: • Harvard University (MA); Certificate for Senior Executives in • Served in the Wisconsin State House and Senate State and Local Government (2000) • Milwaukee Area Technical College (WI), attended (1983) • Marquette University (WI); Bachelor of Arts in political sci- ence (1978) • North Division High School (WI)

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