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Tom Harkin
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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.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Iowa, Preceded by ...
Tom Harkin | |
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United States Senator from Iowa | |
In office January 3, 1985 ā January 3, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Roger Jepsen |
Succeeded by | Joni Ernst |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Richard Harkin (1939-11-19) November 19, 1939 (age 84) 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 | 1962ā1989 |
Unit | Naval Air Facility Atsugi/Guantanamo Bay/Reserves |
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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]