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A R I Z O N A A R I Z O N A
Democrat — 5 Democrat — 8 Harry E. Gabrielle MITCHELL GIFFORDS
RESIDENCE: Tempe, Arizona RESIDENCE: Tucson, Arizona
EDUCATION: Arizona State U., B.A. 1962 EDUCATION: Scripps College, B.A. Sociology (political science); M.P.A. 1980 and Latin American History; Cornell University, Master of PROFESSION: High school teacher; college Regional Planning; Fulbright instructor Scholar POLITICAL CAREER: Tempe City Council, 1970-78; PROFESSION: Small Business Owner mayor of Tempe, 1978-1994; sought Democratic nomination POLITICAL CAREER: Arizona House of Representatives for superintendent of public 2000-2002; Arizona Senate instruction, 1994; Ariz. Senate, 2003-2005 1999-2006 (assistant minority leader, 2005-2006); Ariz. Democratic Party chairman, 2005-2006
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Democrat — 11 Republican — 22 Jerry M. Kevin O. MCNERNEY MCCARTHY
RESIDENCE: Pleasanton, California RESIDENCE: Bakersfield, California
EDUCATION: Ph.D. in Mathematics from the EDUCATION: Undergraduate and Masters in University of New Mexico Business Administration from California State University, PROFESSION: Wind Energy Businessman Bakersfield POLITICAL CAREER: Democratic Nominee for U.S. PROFESSION: Business Owner; District Director, House 2004 Congressman Bill Thomas
POLITICAL CAREER: Calfornia State Assemblyman; Assembly Republican Leader
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C O L O R A D O C O L O R A D O
Republican — 5 Democrat — 7 Doug Edwin G. LAMBORN PERLMUTTER
RESIDENCE: Colorado Springs, Colorado RESIDENCE: Golden, Colorado
EDUCATION: B.S., University of Kansas; J.D., EDUCATION: University of Colorado Boulder University of Kansas 1975 Economics, Political Science, History; University of PROFESSION: Colorado Legislator/Attorney Colorado School of Law 1978 POLITICAL CAREER: Colorado State House, 1994- PROFESSION: Attorney 1997; Colorado State Senate, 1997-2006 POLITICAL CAREER: Colorado State Senate 1995- 2003; State Senate President Pro-Tem 2001-2003
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Democrat — 2 Democrat — 5 Joe Chris COURTNEY MURPHY
RESIDENCE: Vernon, Connecticut RESIDENCE: Cheshire, Connecticut
EDUCATION: Tufts U., B.A. 1975; U. of EDUCATION: B.A., Williams College, May Connecticut, J.D. 1978 1996; J.D., University of Connecticut School of Law, Dec. PROFESSION: Lawyer, public defender 2001 POLITICAL CAREER: Conn. House, 1987–1995; PROFESSION: Attorney Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor, 1998; Democratic POLITICAL CAREER: Town of Southington Planning & nominee U.S. House, 2002 Zoning Commission; Connecticut State Representative, 1999-2003 (elected 11/1998); Connecticut State Senator, 2003-present (elected 11/2002)
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F L O R I D A F L O R I D A
Republican — 9 Democrat — 11 Gus Kathy BILIRAKIS CASTOR
RESIDENCE: Palm Harbor, Florida RESIDENCE: Tampa, Florida
EDUCATION: St. Petersburg Junior College, EDUCATION: B.A. in Political Science, Emory attended 1981-1983; U. of University; JD, Florida State Florida, B.A. 1986 (political University College of Law science); Stetson U., J.D. 1989 PROFESSION: Attorney PROFESSION: Attorney, college instructor POLITICAL CAREER: Hillsborough County POLITICAL CAREER: Florida House, 1998-present Commissioner, 2002-2006
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Republican — 13 Democrat — 16 Vern G. Tim BUCHANAN MAHONEY
RESIDENCE: Longboat Key, Florida RESIDENCE: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
EDUCATION: Cleary University, B.B.A., Business EDUCATION: B.A., West Virginia University; Administration; University of M.B.A., George Washington Detroit, M.B.A.; Cleary University, University Doctorate of Science in Business PROFESSION: Entrepreneur and Businessman: Administration, (Hon.) Chairman and COO of Finance, PROFESSION: Founder and Chairman Buchanan Inc.; Founder and President Automotive Group of The Center for Innovative Entrepreneurship POLITICAL CAREER: U.S. Senator Mel Martinez, State Finance Chairman; Republican POLITICAL CAREER: National Committee, Co- Chairman of the National Finance Committee, FL; Jeb Bush Finance Committee; Republican Regent, (4 years); Michigan Finance Page 6 Committee, Ronald Reagan for President N E W M E M B E R P I C T O R I A L D I R E C T O R Y
F L O R I D A G E O R G I A
Democrat — 22 Democrat — 4 Ron Hank KLEIN JOHNSON
RESIDENCE: Boca Raton, Florida RESIDENCE: Lithonia, Georgia
EDUCATION: Ohio State U., B.A. 1979 EDUCATION: Clark College - Atlanta B.A.; (political science); Case Western Thurgood Marshall School of Law Reserve U., J.D. 1982 at Texas Southern University J.D.
PROFESSION: Lawyer; lobbyist PROFESSION: Attorney
POLITICAL CAREER: Fla. House, 1992-1996; Fla. POLITICAL CAREER: DeKalb County Board of Senate, 1996-present (minority Commissioners, 2001–2006 leader, 2002-2004)
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Democrat — 2 Republican — 1 Mazie K. Bill HIRONO SALI
RESIDENCE: Honolulu, Hawaii RESIDENCE: Kuna, Idaho
EDUCATION: B.A., psychology, University of EDUCATION: B.B.A. Economics Boise State Hawaii at Manoa, 1970; J.D., University; Law Degree University Georgetown University Law of Idaho Center, 1978 PROFESSION: Idaho Legislator/Attorney PROFESSION: Attorney POLITICAL CAREER: Idaho House, 1990–present POLITICAL CAREER: Hawaii State House of Representatives, 1980-1994; Lieutenant Governor State of Hawaii, 1994-2002; Democratic Nominee for Governor, 2002
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I L L I N O I S I L L I N O I S
Republican — 6 Democrat — 17 Peter Phil ROSKAM HARE
RESIDENCE: Wheaton, Illinois RESIDENCE: Rock Island, Illinois
EDUCATION: University of Illinois, B.A. 1983 EDUCATION: Black Hawk Community College (political science); Illinois Institute PROFESSION: Former District Director for U.S. of Technology, J.D. 1989 Congressman Lane Evans 1983- PROFESSION: Lawyer; education scholarship 2006 nonprofit executive director; POLITICAL CAREER: Democratic Precinct congressional aide; teacher Committeeman POLITICAL CAREER: Ill. House, 1993-1999; sought Republican nomination for U.S. House, 1998; Ill. Senate, 2000- present
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Democrat — 2 Democrat — 8 Joseph S. Brad DONNELLY ELLSWORTH
RESIDENCE: Granger, Indiana RESIDENCE: Evansville, Indiana
EDUCATION: B.A., University of Notre Dame; EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Sociology, J.D., Notre Dame Law School University of Southern Indiana; Masters Degree in Criminology, PROFESSION: Small Business Owner and Indiana State University; FBI Attorney National Academy POLITICAL CAREER: Indiana State Election Board PROFESSION: Law Enforcement Officer
POLITICAL CAREER: Sheriff of Vanderburgh County1999-Present
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I N D I A N A I O WA
Democrat — 9 Democrat — 1 Baron P. Bruce L. HILL BRALEY
RESIDENCE: Seymour, Indiana RESIDENCE: Waterloo, Iowa
EDUCATION: B.A., Furman University, 1975 EDUCATION: B.A. Political Science, Iowa State University, 1980; J.D., University PROFESSION: Financial Analyst of Iowa College of Law, 1983 POLITICAL CAREER: Indiana House of Representatives PROFESSION: Attorney/Partner, Dutton, Braun, 1982-1990, U.S. House1999- Staack & Hellman, 1983- 2005 2006; Board of Directors, Iowa Legal Aid; President, Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, 2003-2004; Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2003
POLITICAL CAREER:
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Democrat — 2 Democrat — 2 David W. Nancy E. LOEBSACK BOYDA
RESIDENCE: Mt. Vernon, Iowa RESIDENCE: Topeka, Kansas
EDUCATION: Iowa State University; B.S., M.A.; EDUCATION: B.S. Chemistry and Education University of California, Davis; PROFESSION: Pharmaceutical Research and Ph.D. Development PROFESSION: Professor, Cornell College POLITICAL CAREER: Democratic nominee for U.S. POLITICAL CAREER: Chair, Linn County Phoenix Club, House, 2004 2002-2005; Member of the Linn County and Second District Democratic Central Committees; Iowa Civil Liberties Union Board member, 2002-2005; United Nations America — Iowa Board member
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K E N T U C K Y M A R Y L A N D
Democrat — 3 Democrat — 3 John A. John YARMUTH SARBANES
RESIDENCE: Harrods Creek, Kentucky RESIDENCE: Baltimore, Maryland
EDUCATION: Yale U., B.A. 1969 (American EDUCATION: Woodrow Wilson School of studies); Georgetown U. Law Public and International Affairs, School, attended 1971-1972 Princeton University 1984; Harvard Law School 1988 PROFESSION: Journalist PROFESSION: Attorney POLITICAL CAREER: POLITICAL CAREER: Campaigned on behalf of Democratic candidates in various local, State and National campaigns in Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire and other States; President of the Princeton University Democrats and Co- Chair of the Harvard Law School Democrats Page 13 M I C H I G A N M I N N E S O T A
Republican — 7 Democrat — 1 Timothy L. Timothy J. (Tim) WALZ WALBERG
RESIDENCE: Tipton, Michigan RESIDENCE: Mankato, Minnesota
EDUCATION: M.A. (with honors) in EDUCATION: B.S., Chadron State College, Communications, Wheaton social science education, 1989; Graduate School Wheaton, IL, M.S., Minnesota State University- 1977-1978; B.S. in Religous Mankato, educational leadership, Education, Taylor University, Fort 2001; Ph.D. (in progress) St. Wayne, IN, 1973-1975 Mary’s University, educational leadership PROFESSION: Pastor for 10 years, State Representative for 16 years, and PROFESSION: Educator retired in January 2006 as a POLITICAL CAREER: Division Manager for the Moody Bible Institute
POLITICAL CAREER: Served in Michigan House of Representatives 1983-1999
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M I N N E S O T A M I N N E S O T A
Democrat — 5 Republican — 6 Keith Michele ELLISON BACHMANN
RESIDENCE: Minneapolis, Minnesota RESIDENCE: Stillwater, Minnesota
EDUCATION: University of Minnesota Law EDUCATION: Winona State U., B.A. 1978 School, Minneapolis, MN, J.D.; (political science & English); Oral Wayne State University, Detroit, Roberts U., J.D. 1986; College of MI, B.A. William and Mary, L.L.M. 1988 (tax law) PROFESSION: Attorney PROFESSION: Homemaker; U.S. Treasury POLITICAL CAREER: MN State Representative, 2003– Department lawyer present POLITICAL CAREER: MN State Senator, 2001–present
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Republican — 3 Republican — 2 Adrian M. Dean A. SMITH HELLER
RESIDENCE: Gering, Nebraska RESIDENCE: Carson City, Nevada
EDUCATION: University of Nebraska-Lincoln EDUCATION: B.S. Business Administration (B.S. in Secondary Education), specializing in finance and 1993 securities analysis from the University of Southern California, PROFESSION: Realtor 1984 POLITICAL CAREER: Nebraska State Senator, 1999- PROFESSION: Stock Broker/ Trader; Commercial 2006; Gering City Council, Banking 1994-1998; Western Nebraska Regional Airport Operations POLITICAL CAREER: Nevada State Assembly 1990- Board, 1997-1998; Twin Cities 1994; Secretary of State 1994- Development board of directors, 2006 1995-98; Delegate to Republican National Convention, 2004
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N E W H A M P S H I R E N E W H A M P S H I R E
Democrat — 1 Democrat — 2 Carol Paul W. SHEA-PORTER HODES
RESIDENCE: Rochester, New Hampshire RESIDENCE: Concord, New Hampshire
EDUCATION: B.A., Social Services, University EDUCATION: Dartmouth College, (A.B. cum of New Hampshire; M.P.A., laude)1972; Boston College Law University of New Hampshire School, (J.D., Cum Laude) 1978
PROFESSION: Politician, Former Social Work PROFESSION: Attorney Administrator and Lecturer in POLITICAL CAREER: Democratic nominee for Political Issues Congress 2004 POLITICAL CAREER: Chair, Rochester, NH, Democratic Committee; Staff for Wes Clark in 2004 primary. NH State Steering Committee for Kerry, general election, 2004. Strafford County coordinator for 2004 NH House races
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Democrat — 13 Democrat — 11 Albio Yvette D. SIRES CLARKE
RESIDENCE: West New York, New Jersey RESIDENCE: Brooklyn, New York
EDUCATION: Saint Peter’s College, B.A. 1974; EDUCATION: Oberlin College, 1982–1986 Middlebury College, M.A. 1985 PROFESSION: Local economic development PROFESSION: Property title insurance firm director; day care and youth owner; state community affairs program coordinator; state agency aide; high school teacher legislative aide; state agency aide
POLITICAL CAREER: West New York Town Commission, POLITICAL CAREER: New York City Council, 2002- 1995-present (mayor, 1995- present; sought Democratic present); N.J. Assembly, 2000- nomination for U.S. House, 2004 present (Speaker, 2002-2006); Elected to 109th Congress to fill unexpired term
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N E W Y O R K N E W Y O R K
Democrat — 19 Democrat — 20 John Kirsten E. HALL GILLIBRAND
RESIDENCE: Dover Plains, New York RESIDENCE: Hudson, New York
EDUCATION: Notre Dame U., attended 1964- EDUCATION: Dartmouth College, A.B. 1988, 1965 (physics); Loyola College Magna cum Laude; UCLS School (Md.), attended 1965-1966 of Law, J.D. 1991 (physics & English) PROFESSION: 2001-present, Partner, Boies, PROFESSION: Songwriter and musician; ski Schiller & Flexner, LLP, 1991- instructor 2000, Associate, Davis Polk & Wardwell, 1992-1993, Law Clerk POLITICAL CAREER: Ulster County Legislature, 1990- to the Honorable Roger J. Miner, 1991; Saugerties Central School U.S. Court of Appeals, Second District Board of Education, Circuit, 1990 1996-1998 (president, 1998) POLITICAL CAREER: Special Counsel to Secretary Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (2000), Intern U.S. Senator DA’ mato. Page 19 N E W Y O R K N O R T H C A R O L I N A
Democrat — 24 Democrat — 11 Michael A. Heath ARCURI SHULER
RESIDENCE: Utica, New York RESIDENCE: Waynesville, North Carolina
EDUCATION: B.A. SUNY Albany; J.D.- New EDUCATION: University of Tennessee, B.A. York Law School Psychology
PROFESSION: District Attorney PROFESSION: Entrepreneur; professional football player POLITICAL CAREER: Elected four times District Attorney POLITICAL CAREER:
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O H I O O H I O
Republican — 4 Democrat — 6 Jim Charlie JORDAN WILSON
RESIDENCE: Urbana, Ohio RESIDENCE: St. Clairsville, Ohio
EDUCATION: B.S. Economics, University of EDUCATION: Ohio University (B.A.); Cincinnati Wisconsin; M.A. Education, The College of Mortuary Science Ohio State University; J.D. Capital PROFESSION: Owner, Wilson Funeral and University School of Law Furniture Co., Inc. PROFESSION: State Senator POLITICAL CAREER: Ohio House: 1996-2004; Ohio POLITICAL CAREER: State Representative (1995- Senate: 2004-2006 2001); State Senator (2001- present)
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Democrat — 13 Democrat — 18 Betty Zachary T. SUTTON SPACE
RESIDENCE: Copley, Ohio RESIDENCE: Dover, Ohio
EDUCATION: Kent State University, 1980- EDUCATION: Kenyon College, B.A.; The Ohio 1984; University of Akron School State College of Law, J.D. of Law, 1991 PROFESSION: Attorney PROFESSION: Attorney POLITICAL CAREER: Dover Law Director, 2000-2006 POLITICAL CAREER: Ohio State House of Representatives, 1993-2000; Summit County Council, 1991- 1992; Barberton City Council, 1989-1990
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O K L A H O M A P E N N S Y LVA N I A
Republican — 5 Democrat — 4 Mary Jason FALLIN ALTMIRE
RESIDENCE: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma RESIDENCE: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
EDUCATION: B.S. Oklahoma State University, EDUCATION: Masters in Health Administration, 1977 George Washington University, 1998; B.S. in Political Science, PROFESSION: Lt. Governor Florida State University, 1990 POLITICAL CAREER: State Representative 1991-1995; PROFESSION: Hospital association executive Lt. Governor 1995-Present POLITICAL CAREER: Former congressional aide to Congressman Pete Peterson (1991-1996)
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Democrat — 7 Democrat — 8 Joe Patrick J. SESTAK MURPHY
RESIDENCE: Media, Pennsylvania RESIDENCE: Bristol Township, Pennsylvania
EDUCATION: Harvard, M.P.A., Ph.D. EDUCATION: Bucks County Community College, attended 1991-1992; PROFESSION: Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral King’s College (PA.), B.S. 1996 POLITICAL CAREER: (psychology & human resources); Widener U., Harrisburg, J.D. 1999
PROFESSION: Lawyer; military prosecutor; college instructor
POLITICAL CAREER:
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P E N N S Y LVA N I A T E N N E S S E E
Democrat — 10 Republican — 1 Christopher P. David CARNEY DAVIS
RESIDENCE: Dimock, Pennsylvania RESIDENCE: Johnson City, Tennessee
EDUCATION: B.S. Cornell College, Iowa; EDUCATION: B.S. Organizational Management Masters, University of Wyoming; 1991, Milligan College; A.A.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska Respiratory Therapy 1983, California College; Certification, PROFESSION: Associate Professor of Respiratory Therapy 1979, East Political Science, Penn State Tennessee State University University, Scranton campus Served as a Senior Advisor on PROFESSION: Owner Shared Health Services Counterterrorism and Intelligence POLITICAL CAREER: Member of the 101–104 General issues at the Pentagon Assemblies Member, Former POLITICAL CAREER: Chairman, Unicoi County Republican Party Delegate, White House Conference on Small Business
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Democrat — 9 Democrat — 22 Stephen I. Nick COHEN LAMPSON
RESIDENCE: Memphis, Tennessee RESIDENCE: Stafford, Texas
EDUCATION: Vanderbilt U., B.A. 1971 (history); EDUCATION: Lamar U., B.S. 1968 Memphis State U., J.D. 1973 (biology), M.Ed. 1974 (school administration) PROFESSION: Attorney PROFESSION: Home health care business owner; POLITICAL CAREER: Tenn. Constitutional Convention, college instructor; teacher 1977-1978 (vice president, 1977-1978); Shelby County POLITICAL CAREER: Jefferson County Democratic Party Commission, 1978-1980; chairman, 1972-1974; Jefferson Shelby County General Sessions County tax assessor-collector, Court, 1980; Tenn. Senate, 1977-1995, Texas Board of Tax 1983-present; sought Democratic Professional Examiners, 1977- nomination for governor, 1994; 1983 (chairman, 1981-1983); sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 1997-2005 U.S. House, 1996
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V E R M O N T W I S C O N S I N
Democrat — At Large Democrat — 8 Peter F. Steve WELCH KAGEN
RESIDENCE: Hartland, Vermont RESIDENCE: Appleton, Wisconsin
EDUCATION: Holy Cross College; University of EDUCATION: Graduated from University of California-Berkeley Law School Wisconsin-Madison with an honors degrees in Molecular PROFESSION: Attorney Biology and was triple board POLITICAL CAREER: Vermont State Senate 1981- certified in Internal Medicine, 1988; 2001-present; Senate Allergy-Immunology, and Minority Leader 1983-1984; Diagnostic Laboratory Senate President Pro Tem 1985- Immunology 1988; 2003-present; Democratic PROFESSION: Physician; Asthma and Allergy nominee for governor, 1990 Specialist
POLITICAL CAREER:
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