Tom Harkin
Tom Harkin (born November 19, 1939) is a retired American politician for the Democratic Party. From 1985 to 2015, he served as a junior Senator in Iowa.[1] He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1985.
Tom Harkin | |
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| United States Senator from Iowa | |
| In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Jepsen |
| Succeeded by | Joni Ernst |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Richard Harkin November 19, 1939 Cumming, Iowa |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Harkin |
| Children | Amy Harkin Goodrich Jenny Harkin |
| Residence | Cumming, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University(B.A.) The Catholic University of America(J.D.) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy/United States Navy Reserve |
| Years of service | 1962–1989 |
| Unit | Naval Air Facility Atsugi/Guantanamo Bay/Reserves |
Harkin ran for the Democratic nomination for President in 1992, losing to then-Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton.
In 2013 Harkin said he would retire from the Senate after completing his fifth term in 2015.[2]
References
- "Senator Harkin -Biography". Harkin.senate.gov. Archived from the original on December 11, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
- Beaumont, Thomas (January 26, 2013). "Harkin won't seek 6th Senate term". Bigstory.ap.org. Archived from the original on 2013-04-19. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
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