a guide to black members of congress

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BLACK MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

A GUIDE TO

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It has been more than 150 years since African Americans first served in Congress. In 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels of Mississippi was appointed to complete a one-year term in the Senate. That same year, Joseph Rainey was elected to represent South Caro-lina’s First District in the House. Together, the two men, just five years past the Civil War and ratification of the 13th Amendment, began a journey that continues today.

Overall, 162 Black Americans held seats in Congress from 1870 to 2019, according to a Congressional Research Service report last year. Many were pioneers; great American voices that include John Lewis, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Shirley Chisholm, Jesse Jackson and numerous others. Yet, in that same time period, more than 12,000 people served in Congress, underscoring America’s struggle to form a truly representative government.

As we celebrate Black History Month and the 50-year anniversary of the Congressional Black Caucus, it is worth reflecting on how far our nation has come—and how far we have to go.

The struggle for equal representation continues today. At a time when Black Americans make up about 13 percent of the U.S. population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, Congressional 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.

Representation is vital at a time when America continues to strug-gle against systemic inequality wrought by a discriminatory past. Just last year, as many as 26 million Americans protested racial injustice, the largest movement ever on U.S. soil. Ahead lies de-bate on police reform, immigration policy and other issues with the potential to reshape America as a more fair and equal place. Never before has America been more active. At its height last year, more than 52,000 people spoke out using the Phone2Action platform every day—that’s 37 every single minute. The companies, associa-tions and nonprofits who represent them were equally active.

It is in that spirit of that activism, and to honor Black History Month, that Phone2Action offers this guide. By introducing and celebrat-ing the 61 Black Americans serving in Congress, we hope to foster connections, support and involvement that can bring about last-ing change. And, of course, we hope this spirit lasts far beyond a single month.

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 of one judicial appointment or presidential term. Ours is the struggle of a lifetime, or maybe even many lifetimes, and each one of us in every generation must do our part.”

A GUIDE TO BLACK MEMBERS OF CONGRESS

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CONTENTS

THE SENATE THE HOUSEGeorgia: Raphael Warnock 5New Jersey: Cory Booker 6South Carolina: Tim Scott 7

Alabama-7: Terri Sewell 9California-13: Barbara Lee 10California-37: Karen Bass 11California-43: Maxine Waters 12Colorado-2: Joe Neguse 13Connecticut-5: Jahana Hayes 14Delaware: Lisa Blunt Rochester 15DC: Eleanor Holmes Norton 16Florida-5: Al Lawson 17Florida-10: Val Demings 18Florida-19: Byron Donalds 19Florida-20: Alcee L. Hastings 20Florida-24: Frederica S. Wilson 21Georgia-2: Sanford D. Bishop Jr. 22Georgia-4: Hank Johnson Jr. 23Georgia-5: Nikema Williams 24Georgia-6: Lucy McBath 25Georgia-13: David Scott 26Illinois-1: Bobby L. Rush 27Illinois-2: Robin Kelly 28Illinois-7: Danny K. Davis 29Illinois-14: Lauren Underwood 30Indiana-7: Andre Carson 31Maryland-4: Anthony Brown 32Maryland-7: Kweisi Mfume 33Massachusetts-7: Ayanna Pressley 34Michigan-14: Brenda Lawrence 35Minnesota-5: Ilhan Omar 36Mississippi-2: Bennie G. Thompson 37

Missouri-1: Cori Bush 38Missouri-5: Emanuel Cleaver II 39Nevada-4: Steven Horsford 40New Jersey-10: Donald M. Payne Jr. 41New Jersey-12: Bonnie Watson Coleman 42New York-5: Gregory W. Meeks 43New York-8: Hakeem Jeffries 44New York-9: Yvette D. Clarke 45New York-15: Ritchie John Torres 46New York-16: Jamaal A. Bowman 47New York-17: Mondaire Jones 48New York-19: Antonio Delgado 49North Carolina-1: G.K. Butterfield Jr. 50North Carolina-12: Alma Adams 51Ohio-3: Joyce Beatty 52Ohio-11: Marcia L. Fudge 53Pennsylvania-3: Dwight Evans 54South Carolina-6: James E. Clyburn 55Texas-9: Al Green 56Texas-18: Sheila Jackson Lee 57Texas-30: Eddie Bernice Johnson 58Texas-32: Colin Allred 59Texas-33: Marc Veasey 60Utah-4: Burgess Owens 61Virgin Islands: Stacey E. Plaskett 62Virginia-3: Bobby Scott 63Virginia-4: Donald McEachin 64Washington-10: Marilyn Strickland 65Wisconsin-4: Gwen Moore 66

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RAPHAEL WARNOCKU.S. SENATOR, GEORGIA

Birthplace: Savannah, GABirthdate: 07/23/1969Residence: Savannah, GAElection: First elected in 2020 (50.6% of the vote)Chamber Rank: UnknownNext Election: 2026Ethnicity: Black/African American

Gender: MaleReligion: BaptistMarital Status: SeparatedSpouse Name: Oulèye NdoyeFamily: 2 childrenMilitary Service: None

Notable Facts: • Grew up in public housing• Has 11 brothers and sisters

Education: • Union Theological Seminary (NY); Doctor of Philosophy• Union Theological Seminary (NY); Master of Philosophy• 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, Atlanta, GA (the former

pulpit of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)• Pastor, Douglas Memorial Community Church,

Baltimore, MD• Youth Pastor, then Assistant Pastor, Abyssinian Baptist

Church, New York, NY

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CORY BOOKERU.S. SENATOR, NEW JERSEY

Birthplace: Washington, DCBirthdate: 04/27/1969Election: First elected in 2013 (57% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 63 of 100Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term

Next Election: 2026Gender: MaleReligion: BaptistMilitary Service: None

Notable Facts: • Served as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey• Ran for Democratic presidential nomination in the 2020 election

Education: • Yale Law School (CT); Doctor of Jurisprudence (1995 - 1997)• The Queens College, University of Oxford (UK); received a

honors degree in U.S. history, Rhodes Scholar (1993 - 1994)• Stanford University (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)•

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TIM SCOTTU.S. SENATOR, SOUTH CAROLINA

Birthplace: North Charleston, SCBirthdate: 09/19/1965Election: First elected in 2013 (61% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 52 of 100Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: EvangelicalMilitary Service: None

Notable Facts: • Served in the South Carolina State House• Served on the City Council in Charlestown, South Carolina

Education: • Charleston Southern University (SC); Bachelor of Science in

political science (1988)• Presbyterian College (SC), attended (1983 - 1984)

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TERRI SEWELLU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, ALABAMA-7

Birthplace: Huntsville, ALBirthdate: 01/01/1965Election: First elected in 2010 (97% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 153 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 6th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: Protestant - Unspecified ChristianMilitary Service: None

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)

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BARBARA LEEU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, CALIFORNIA-13

Birthplace: El Paso, TXBirthdate: 07/16/1946Election: First elected in 1998 (90% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 45 of 441

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: BaptistMilitary Service: None

Education: • University of California, Berkeley; Master of Social Work in

social welfare (1975)• Mills College (CA); Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (1973)• San Fernando High School (CA)

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Notable Facts: • Served in the California State Assembly and the California Senate• Served on the presidential campaign of U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm

(D NY) in 1972

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KAREN BASSU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, CALIFORNIA-37

Birthplace: Los Angeles, CABirthdate: 10/03/1953Election: First elected in 2010 (86% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 126 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 6th consecutive term


Education: • University of Southern California School of Medicine; Physi-

cian Assistant Certificate• California State University, Dominguez Hills; Bachelor of Sci-

ence in health science (1990)• San Diego State University (CA) (1971 - 1973)• Hamilton High School (CA)

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Notable Facts: • Served as Speaker in the California State Assembly• Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus

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MAXINE WATERSU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, CALIFORNIA-43

Birthplace: St. Louis, MOBirthdate: 08/15/1938Election: First elected in 1990 (72% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 13 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 16th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: Christian ChurchMilitary Service: None

Education: • California State University, Los Angeles; Bachelor of Arts

in Sociology (1970)

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Notable Facts: • U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, chair• Served in the California State Assembly• Chairwoman of the Financial Services Committee

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JOE NEGUSEU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, COLORADO-2

Birthplace: Bakersfield, COBirthdate: 05/13/1984Election: First elected in 2018 (62% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 336 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: Christian ChurchMilitary Service: None

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)

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JAHANA HAYESU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, CONNECTICUT-5

Birthplace: Waterbury, CTBirthdate: 03/08/1973Election: First elected in 2018 (55% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 323 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: MethodistMilitary Service: None

Education: • University of Saint Joseph (CT); Master of Arts in curriculum

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)

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Notable Facts: • Taught history and social studies in Connecticut public schools

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LISA BLUNT ROCHESTERU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, DELAWARE, AT-LARGE

Birthplace: Philadelphia, PABirthdate: 02/10/1962Election: First elected in 2016 (58% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 249 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term


Education: • University of Delaware; Master of Arts in urban affairs and

public policy (2003)• Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ); Bachelor’s Degree in

international relations (1985)• Padua Academy (DE) (1980)

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Notable Facts: • Served as Secretary of Labor for Delaware Governor Tom Carper

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ELEANOR HOLMES NORTONU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AT-LARGE

Birthplace: Washington, DCBirthdate: 06/13/1937Election: First elected in 1990 (86% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 369 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 16th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: EpiscopalianMilitary Service: None

Education: • Yale University 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)

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AL LAWSONU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, FLORIDA-5

Birthplace: Midway, FLBirthdate: 09/23/1948Election: First elected in 2016 (65% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 273 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: EpiscopalianMilitary Service: Served in Florida State House and Senate

Education: • Florida State University; 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)

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VAL DEMINGSU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, FLORIDA-10

Birthplace: Jacksonville, FLBirthdate: 03/12/1957Election: First elected in 2016 (64% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 257 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: African Methodist EpiscopalMilitary Service: None

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)

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BYRON DONALDSU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, FLORIDA-19

Birthplace: Brooklyn, NYBirthdate: 10/28/1978Residence: Naples, FLElection: First elected in 2020 (61% of the vote)Chamber Rank: 393 of 441Next Election: 2022Ethnicity: Black/African American

Gender: MaleReligion: Christian ChurchMarital Status: MarriedSpouse Name: ErikaFamily: 3 childrenMilitary Service: None

Notable Facts: • Guest host and commentator, Daybreak with Drew Steele on

92.5 Fox News FM, The Bob Harden Show and The Joe White-head Show on 98.9 WGUF.

• Naples Tea Party Leadership Council, member• Florida Southwestern State College Board of Trustees, former

trustee• Youth basketball and football coach

Education: • Florida State University; Bachelor of Science in finance and

marketing (1999 - 2002)• Nazareth Regional High School; High School Diploma (1996)

Occupation: • U.S. House candidate in 2012 (defeated in Primary

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)

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ALCEE L. HASTINGSU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, FLORIDA-20

Birthplace: Altamonte Springs, FLBirthdate: 09/05/1936Election: First elected in 1992 (79% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 20 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: African Methodist EpiscopalMilitary Service: None

Education: • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of

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)

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Notable Facts: • Served as both a state and federal judge in Florida

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FREDERICA S. WILSONU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, FLORIDA-24

Birthplace: Miami, FLBirthdate: 11/05/1942Election: First elected in 2010 (76% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 152 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 6th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: EpiscopalianMilitary Service: None

Education: • University of Miami (FL); Master of Education in elementary

education (1972)• Fisk University (TN); Bachelor of Science in childhood

education (1963)• Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Miami, FL;

Graduated (1959)

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Notable Facts: • Served in the Florida State House and Senate• Former elementary school principal

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

Birthplace: Mobile, ALBirthdate: 11/05/1942Election: First elected in 1992 (59% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 16 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: BaptistMilitary Service: U.S. Army Reserve; Officer Training Corps Cadet (1969 - 1971)

Education: • Emory University Law School (GA); Doctor of Jurisprudence

(1971)• Morehouse College (GA); Bachelor of Arts in political science

(1968)

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Notable Facts: • Served in both the Georgia House and Senate

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


Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: BuddhismMilitary Service: None

Education: • Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law;

Doctor of Jurisprudence (1979)• Clark College (GA); Bachelor of Arts in political science (1976)• Roosevelt Senior High School (DC)

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NIKEMA WILLIAMSU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, GEORGIA-5

Birthplace: Smiths Station, Lee County, ALBirthdate: 07/30/1978Residence: Atlanta, GAElection: First elected in 2020 (85% of the vote)Chamber Rank: 398 of 441Next Election: 2022Ethnicity: Black/African American

Gender: FemaleReligion: MethodistMarital Status: MarriedSpouse Name: Leslie Family: 1 childMilitary Service: None

Notable Facts: • Alpha Kappa Alpha • Georgia Trend Magazine: recognized as one of 100 Most

Influential Georgians• Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Freshman Legislator of the

Year• Democratic National Committee, Member of the Executive and

Resolution Committees

Education: • Yale University (CT); Graduate of the Women’s Campaign

School• Talladega College (AL); Bachelor of Science in biology; Alpha

Kappa Alpha (1996 - 2000)• Talladega High School, Talladega, AL; High School Diploma

(1996)

Occupation: • GA State Senate, member (2017 - 2020)• Planned Parenthood Southeast, Vice President of Public

Policy• National Domestic Workers Alliance, Deputy Political

Director

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LUCY MCBATHU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, GEORGIA-6

Birthplace: Joliet, ILBirthdate: 11/05/1942Election: First elected in 2018 (55% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 333 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term


Education: • Virginia State University; Bachelor of Arts in political science

(1978 - 1982)

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DAVID SCOTTU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, GEORGIA-13

Birthplace: Aynor, SCBirthdate: 06/27/1945Election: First elected in 2002 (77% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 69 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 10th consecutive term


Education: • University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business

Aresty Institute; Master of Business Administration (1969)• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University; Bachelor of

Arts in English and speech; Alpha Phi Alpha. Beta Nu (1967)• Daytona Beach High School (FL)

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Notable Facts: • Served in the Georgia House and Senate • Chairman of the Agricultural Committee

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BOBBY L. RUSHU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, ILLINOIS-1

Birthplace: Albany, GABirthdate: 11/23/1946Election: First elected in 1992 (74% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 24 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: BaptistMilitary Service: U.S. Army (1963 - 1968)

Education: • McCormick Theological Seminary (IL); Master of Theology

(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)

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Notable Facts: • Served on the Chicago City Council

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ROBIN KELLYU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, ILLINOIS-2

Birthplace: New York, NYBirthdate: 04/30/1956Election: First elected in 2013 (79% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 199 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 5th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: Christian - Non-DenominationalMilitary Service: None

Education: • Northern Illinois University; Doctor of Philosophy in political

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)

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Notable Facts: • Served in the Illinois State House

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DANNY K. DAVISU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, ILLINOIS-7

Birthplace: Parkdale, ARBirthdate: 09/06/1941Election: First elected in 1996 (80% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 36 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 13th consecutive term


Education: • Union Institute (OH); Doctor of Philosophy in public

administration (1977)• Chicago State University (IL); Master of Arts in guidance

(1968)• Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College; Bachelor of

Arts in history and education (1961)

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Notable Facts: • Served on the Chicago City Council (1979 - 1990)• Served on the Cook County Board of Commissioners (1990 - 1996)

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LAUREN UNDERWOODU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, ILLINOIS-14

Birthplace: Mayfield Heights, OHBirthdate: 10/04/1986Election: First elected in 2018 (51% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 361 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term


Education: • Johns Hopkins University (MD); Masters of Science in

nursing (2008 - 2009)• University of Michigan; Bachelor of Science in nursing (2004

- 2008)• Neuqua Valley High School (IL)

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ANDRE CARSONU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, INDIANA-7

Birthplace: Indianapolis, INBirthdate: 10/16/1974Election: First elected in 2008 (62% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 105 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 8th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: Islam (Muslim)Military Service: None

Education: • Indiana Wesleyan University; Master of Arts in business

management (2005)• Concordia University (WI); Bachelor of Science in criminal

justice management (2003)• Arsenal Technical High School (IN)

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Notable Facts: • Elected in a special election in 2008 to fill the vacancy caused by

the death of his grandmother, Julia Carson

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ANTHONY BROWNU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MARYLAND-4

Birthplace: Huntington, NYBirthdate: 11/21/1961Election: First elected in 2016 (80% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 250 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: Roman CatholicMilitary Service: U.S. Army helicopter pilot;U.S. Army Reserve, command, 153rd Legal Support Organization

Education: • Harvard University Law School (MA); Doctor of

Jurisprudence (1992)• Harvard College (MA); Bachelor of Arts in government,

graduated cum laude and ROTC (1984)• U.S. Military Academy, West Point (NY), attended• Huntington High School (NY), student government president

(1979)

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Notable Facts: • Earned Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, C

ommendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters and Iraq Campaign Medal in the U.S. Army.

• Served in the Maryland State House

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KWEISI MFUMEU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MARYLAND-7

Birthplace: Baltimore, MDBirthdate: 10/24/1948Election: First elected in 2020 (72% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 374 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: N/AMilitary Service: None

Education: • Johns Hopkins University (MD); Master of Arts in liberal arts

with a concentration in international studies (1984)• Morgan State University (MD); Bachelor of Science,

graduated magna cum laude (1976)

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Notable Facts: • Served on the Baltimore City Council• Former Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus in the U.S.

House • Former President and CEO of the NAACP (1996 - 2004)

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AYANNA PRESSLEYU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MASSACHUSETTS-7

Birthplace: Cincinnati, OHBirthdate: 02/03/1974Election: First elected in 2018 (87% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 343 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term


Education: • Boston University (MA); Attended (1992 - 1994)

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Notable Facts: • Served one the Boston City Council (2010 - 2018)

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BRENDA LAWRENCEU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MICHIGAN-14

Birthplace: Detroit, MIBirthdate: 10/18/1954Election: First elected in 2014 (79% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 222 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 4th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: Christian (non-denominational)Military Service: None

Education: • Central Michigan University; Bachelor’s Degree in public

administration (2005)• University of Detroit Mercy (MI), attended (1971 - 1972)• Pershing High School, Detroit, MI; graduated

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Notable Facts: • Worked in various positions at the U.S. Postal Service, from letter

carrier to human resources management (1978 - 2008)

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ILHAN OMARU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MINNESOTA-5

Birthplace: Mogadishu, SomaliaBirthdate: 10/04/1982Election: First elected in 2018 (64% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 338 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: Islam (Muslim)Military Service: None

Education: • North Dakota State University; Bachelor of Arts in political

science and international studies (2011)• University of Minnesota; Policy Fellowship

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Notable Facts: • Served in the Minnesota State House

Political Party: Democrat Farm Labor Party (Aligned with Democratic majority)

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BENNIE G. THOMPSONU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MISSISSIPPI-2

Birthplace: Bolton, MSBirthdate: 01/28/1948Election: First elected in 1993 (66% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 27 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: MethodistMilitary Service: N/A

Education: • Jackson State University (MS); Master of Science in

educational administration (1972)• Tougaloo College (MS); Bachelor of Arts in political science

(1968)• Hinds County Agriculture High School (MS)

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Notable Facts: • Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee

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CORI BUSHU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MISSOURI-1

Birthplace: St. Louis, MOBirthdate: 07/21/1976Residence: St. Louis, MOElection: First elected in 2020 (79% of the vote)Chamber Rank: 409 of 441Next Election: 2022

Ethnicity: Black/African AmericanGender: FemaleReligion: Christian (non-denominational)Marital Status: DivorcedFamily: 2 childrenMilitary Service: None

Notable Facts: • Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, Woman of Courage Award

(2015)• The King Center, nonviolence 365 ambassador (2015)• Truth Telling Project, nurse and co-director (2015)

Education: • Lutheran School of Nursing (MO); RN Diploma (2008)• Harris-Stowe State University (MO); attended (1996)

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)

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EMANUEL CLEAVER IIU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, MISSOURI-5

Birthplace: Waxahachie, TXBirthdate: 10/26/1944Election: First elected in 2004 (59% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 72 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 9th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: MethodistMilitary Service: None

Education: • St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City (MO); Master of

Divinity (1974)• Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University (TX);

Bachelor of Science in sociology (1972)• Murray State College (OK); Attended (1963 - 1964)

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Notable Facts: • Served as the Mayor of Kansas City

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STEVEN HORSFORDU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEVADA-4

Birthplace: Las Vegas, NVBirthdate: 04/29/1973Election: First elected in 2018 (51% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 296 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term


Education: • University of Nevada, Reno; Bachelor of Arts in political sci-

ence and communications (2014)• Ed W. Clark High School, graduated (1991)

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Notable Facts: • Served in the Nevada State Senate

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

Birthplace: Newark, NJBirthdate: 12/17/1958Election: First elected in 2012 (83% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 159 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 6th consecutive term


Education: • Kean College (NJ), attended (1976 - 1978)• Hillside High School, Hillside, NJ; Graduated (1976)

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Notable Facts: • Won a special election in 2012 to fill the seat left vacant by the

death of his father, Donald M. Payne Sr.• Served on the City Council in Newark, New Jersey

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BONNIE WATSON COLEMANU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW JERSEY-12

Birthplace: Camden, NJBirthdate: 02/06/1945Election: First elected in 2014 (66% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 235 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 4th consecutive term


Education: • Thomas Edison State College (NJ); Bachelor of Arts in social

sciences and history; Alpha Kappa Alpha (1985)• Rutgers University (NJ), attended• Ewing High School (NJ)

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Notable Facts: • Served in the New Jersey State Assembly

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GREGORY W. MEEKSU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-5

Birthplace: Harlem, NYBirthdate: 09/25/1953Election: First elected in 1998 (99% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 44 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 12th consecutive term


Education: • Howard University Law School (DC); Doctor of

Jurisprudence; Alpha Phi Alpha (1978)• Adelphi University (NY); Bachelor of Arts in history (1975)• Julia Richman High School (NY)

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Notable Facts: • Served in the New York State Assembly• Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee

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HAKEEM JEFFRIESU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-8

Birthplace: Brooklyn, NYBirthdate: 08/04/1970Election: First elected in 2012 (85% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 173 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 5th consecutive term


Education: • New York University Law School; Doctor of Jurisprudence,

magna cum laude, law review• Georgetown University (DC); Master of Public Policy (1994)• State University of New York, Binghamton; Bachelor of Arts

in African studies and political science (1992)• Midwood High School (NY) (1988)

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Notable Facts: • Served in New York State Assembly

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YVETTE D. CLARKEU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-9

Birthplace: Brooklyn, NYBirthdate: 11/21/1964Election: First elected in 2006 (83% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 90 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 8th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: African Methodist EpiscopalMilitary Service: None

Education: • State University of New York, Medgar Evers College• Oberlin College (OH) (1982 - 1986)• Edward R. Murrow High School (NY)

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Notable Facts: • Served on the New York City Council (2001 - 2006)

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RITCHIE JOHN TORRESU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-15

Birthplace: Bronx, NYBirthdate: 03/12/1988Residence: Bronx, NYElection: First elected in 2020 (89% of the vote)Chamber Rank: 427 of 441Next Election: 2022

Ethnicity: Afro-LatinoGender: MaleReligion: Christian (non-denominational)Marital Status: SingleMilitary Service: None

Notable Facts: • Helped open the first homeless shelter for LGBTQ youth in the

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 Office of the Attorney General in the State of New York

Education: • New York University, attended• Herbert H. Lehman High School (NY)

Occupation: • 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)

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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.

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JAMAAL A. BOWMANU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-16Pronunciation: Bo-muhn

Birthplace: New York City, NYBirthdate: 04/01/1976Residence: Yonkers, NYElection: First elected in 2020 (84% of the vote)Chamber Rank: 419 of 441Next Election: 2022Ethnicity: Black/African American

Gender: MaleReligion: UnspecifiedMarital Status: MarriedSpouse Name: Melissa OppenheimerFamily: 3 childrenMilitary Service: None

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)

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MONDAIRE JONESU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-17

Birthplace: Nyack, NYBirthdate: 05/18/1987Residence: South Nyack, NYElection: First elected in 2020 (59% of the vote)Chamber Rank: 380 of 441Next Election: 2022

Ethnicity: Black/African AmericanGender: MaleReligion: BaptistMarital Status: SingleMilitary Service: None

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)

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ANTONIO DELGADOU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NEW YORK-19

Birthplace: Schenectady, NYBirthdate: 01/28/1977Election: First elected in 2018 (54% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 309 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: Unspecified/OtherMilitary Service: None

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)

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

Birthplace: Wilson, NCBirthdate: 04/27/1947Election: First elected in 2004 (54% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 71 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 10th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: BaptistMilitary Service: U.S. Army (1968 - 1970)

Education: • North Carolina Central University School of Law; Doctor of

Jurisprudence (1974)• North Carolina Central University; Bachelor of Arts in sociolo-

gy and political science (1971)• Charles H. Darden High School (1965)

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Notable Facts: • Served as a judge in South Carolina and a Justice on the State

Supreme Court

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ALMA ADAMSU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, NORTH CAROLINA-12

Birthplace: High Point, NCBirthdate: 05/27/1946Election: First elected in 2014 (100% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 202 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 5th consecutive term


Education: • Ohio State University; Doctor of Philosophy in art education,

with minor in multicultural education (1981)• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University;

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)

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Notable Facts: • Served in the North Carolina State House• Served on the city council and school board in Greensboro, North

Carolina

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JOYCE BEATTYU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, OHIO-3

Birthplace: Dayton, OHBirthdate: 03/12/1950Election: First elected in 2012 (71% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 162 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 5th consecutive term


Education: • University of Cincinnati (OH); doctoral studies (1975 - 1979)• 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

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Notable Facts: • Served in the Ohio State House

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MARCIA L. FUDGEU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, OHIO-11

Birthplace: Cleveland, OHBirthdate: 10/29/1952Election: First elected in 2008 (80% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 108 of 441Terms 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

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DWIGHT EVANSU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, PENNSYLVANIA-3

Birthplace: Philadelphia, PABirthdate: 05/16/1954Election: First elected in 2016 (91% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 242 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 4th consecutive term


Education: • La Salle College (PA); Bachelor of Arts in English (1975)• Community College of Philadelphia (PA); Associate in Arts

(1973)• Germantown High School (PA) (1971)

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Notable Facts: • Served in the Pennsylvania State House

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JAMES E. CLYBURNU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, SOUTH CAROLINA-6

Birthplace: Sumter, SCBirthdate: 07/21/1940Election: First elected in 1992 (68% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 18 of 441Terms 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)

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AL GREENU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, TEXAS-9

Birthplace: New Orleans, LABirthdate: 09/01/1947Election: First elected in 2004 (76% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 78 of 441Terms 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)

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SHEILA JACKSON LEEU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, TEXAS-18

Birthplace: Jamaica, NYBirthdate: 01/12/1950Election: First elected in 1994 (73% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 31 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 14th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: Seventh-Day AdventistMilitary Service: None

Education: • University of Virginia Law School; Doctor of Jurisprudence

(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)

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Notable Facts: • Served on the City Council in Houston, Texas

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EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSONU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, TEXAS-30

Birthplace: Waco, TXBirthdate: 12/03/1935Election: First elected in 1992 (78% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 21 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 15th consecutive term


Education: • Southern Methodist University (TX); Master of Public Admin-

istration (1976)• Texas Christian University; Bachelor of Science in nursing

(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)

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Notable Facts: • Served in the Texas State House and Senate• Worked as a registered nurse• Chairwoman of the Science, Space, & Technology Committee

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COLIN ALLREDU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, TEXAS-32

Birthplace: Dallas, TXBirthdate: 04/15/1983Election: First elected in 2018 (52% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 297 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 2nd consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: N/AMilitary Service: None

Education: • University of California, Berkeley; Doctor of Jurisprudence

(2014)• Baylor University (TX); Bachelor of Arts in history (2005)• Hillcrest High School (TX)

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Notable Facts: • Played linebacker for the Tennessee Titans (2006 - 2010)

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MARC VEASEYU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, TEXAS-33

Birthplace: Tarrant County, TXBirthdate: 01/03/1971Election: First elected in 2012 (67% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 192 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 5th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: Christian ChurchMilitary Service: None

Education: • Texas Wesleyan University; Bachelor of Science in mass

communication (1995)• Arlington Heights High School, Fort Worth, TX, graduated

(1990)

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Notable Facts: • Served in the Texas State House

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BURGESS OWENSU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, UTAH-4

Birthplace: Columbus, OHBirthdate: 08/02/1951Residence: Riverton, UTElection: First elected in 2020 (48% of the vote)Chamber Rank: 432 of 441Next Election: 2022

Ethnicity: Black/African AmericanGender: MaleReligion: MormonMarital Status: DivorcedFamily: 6 childrenMilitary Service: None

Education: • University of Miami (FL); Bachelor of Science in biology

and chemistry; • James S. Rickards High School, Tallahassee, FL; High

School Diploma (1969)

Occupation: • Second Chance 4 Youth, founder and CEO (2018)• Pure and Simple Systems, owner (2009 - 2013)• Motorola, national account executive (2008 - 2009)• Sprint/Nextel Inc, enterprise account executive (2001 - 2008)• Summit Financial, senior vice president, Sports Division

(1995 - 2001)• Burgess Owens Talks, motivational keynote speaker (1990 -

2020)• WordPerfect Corporation, Orem, UT, area manager (1989 -

1994)

Notable Facts: • Authored the book “Why I Stand: From Freedom to the

Killing Fields of Socialism” (2018)• Authored the book “Liberalism or How to Turn Good Men

Into Whiners, Weenies and Wimps” (2016)• 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)

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STACEY E. PLASKETTU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, VIRGIN ISLANDS, AT-LARGE

Birthplace: New York, NYBirthdate: 05/13/1964Election: First elected in 2014 (88% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 371 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 4th consecutive term

Next Election: 2022Gender: FemaleReligion: LutheranMilitary Service: None

Education: • American University, 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)

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BOBBY SCOTTU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, VIRGINIA-3


Next Election: 2022Gender: MaleReligion: EpiscopalianMilitary Service: MA National Guard (1974 - 1976); U.S. Army Reserve (1970 - 1976)

Education: • Boston College School of Law (MA); Doctor of Jurisprudence

(1973)• Harvard University (MA); Bachelor of Arts (1969)• Groton High School (VA)

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Notable Facts: • First African American elected to Congress from the

Commonwealth of Virginia and the first American with Filipino ancestry to serve as a voting member of Congress

• Served in the Virginia State House and Senate• Chairman of the Education and Labor Committee

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DONALD MCEACHINU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, VIRGINIA-4

Birthplace: Nuremberg, GermanyBirthdate: 10/10/1961Election: First elected in 2016 - 62% of vote last electionChamber Rank: 275 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 3rd consecutive term


Education: • Virginia Union University Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of

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)

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MARILYN STRICKLANDU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, WASHINGTON-10

Birthplace: Seoul, South KoreaBirthdate: 09/25/1962Residence: Tacoma, WAElection: First elected in 2020 (49% of the vote)Chamber Rank: 438 of 441Next Election: 2022Ethnicity: African American and Korean American

Gender: FemaleReligion: Christian (non-denominational)Marital Status: MarriedSpouse Name: Pactrick ErwinFamily: 2 stepchildrenMilitary Service: None

Notable Facts: • Governor-Elect Jay Inslee’s Transition Team, member

(2012 - 2013)

Education: • Clark-Atlanta University (GA); Master of Business

Administration (1992)• University of Washington; Bachelor of Arts (1984)• Tacoma Public Schools

Occupation: • Greater Seattle 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

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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.

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GWEN MOOREU.S. REPRESENTATIVE, WISCONSIN-4

Birthplace: Racine, WIBirthdate: 04/18/1951Election: First elected in 2004 (75% of vote last election)Chamber Rank: 82 of 441Terms Served: Currently serving 9th consecutive term


Education: • Harvard University (MA); Certificate for Senior Executives in

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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