Mark Kirk

Mark Steven Kirk (born September 15, 1959) is an American politician. He was elected to the United States Senate for Illinois in 2010, but lost re-election in 2016. Before being a senator, Kirk represented the 10th congressional district of Illinois from 2001 to 2010.

Mark Kirk
United States Senator from Illinois
In office November 29, 2010 – January 3, 2017
Preceded by	Roland Burris
Succeeded by	Tammy Duckworth
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 10th district
In office January 3, 2001 – November 29, 2010
Preceded by	John Porter
Succeeded by	Robert Dold
Personal details
Born	Mark Steven Kirk (1959-09-15) September 15, 1959 (age 66) Champaign, Illinois
Nationality	American
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Kimberly Vertolli (2001–2009; divorced)
Residence	Highland Park, Illinois[1]
Alma mater	Cornell University (B.A.) London School of Economics (M.A.) Georgetown University Law Center (J.D.)
Occupation	Attorney, Navy Officer
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1989–present
Rank	Commander
Unit	Navy Intelligence
Battles/wars	Operation Northern Watch

On November 8, 2016, he was defeated in his bid for re-election to his U.S. Senate seat^[2] by Democrat Tammy Duckworth.^[3]