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
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 (1939-11-19) November 19, 1939 (age 86) 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]