Political Highlights: Richmond City Council, 1994-2001; lieutenant governor, 2002-06; governor, 2006-10; Democratic National Committee chairman, 2009-11; Democratic nominee for vice president, 2016 Born: February 26, 1958; St. Paul, Minn. Residence: Richmond Religion: Roman Catholic Family: Wife, Anne Holton; three children Education: U. of Missouri, A.B. 1979; Harvard U., J.D. 1983 Elected: 2012 Committee Assignments: Armed Services (Emerging Threats & Capabilities; Readiness & Management Support - Chairman; Seapower); Budget; Foreign Relations (Africa and Global Health Policy; State Department and USAID Management; Western Hemisphere - Chairman); Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (Children & Families; Primary Health and Retirement Security) Social Media:
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District Rating: Safe Democrat House Seniority: 39th ranked Senate Democrat Twitter: 997,146 followers