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SEN. BARACK OBAMA (D-IL)

CONTACT INFORMATION
Web Site: http://obama.senate.gov   

Washington Office:
713 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1305
Phone: (202) 224-2854
Fax: (202) 228-5417

Main District Office:
230 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 3900
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 886-3506
Fax: (312) 886-3514 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Term: 1st
First Elected: 2004
Percentage in Last Election: 70%
Campaign Contributions: Career Profile (since 2004); 2008 Presidential Campaign Profile
Major Opponent: Alan Keyes
Committees: 
  • Member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
  • Member of the Subcommittee on African Affairs 
  • Member of the Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs 
  • Member of the Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, and International Environmental Protection
Party: Democrat
Residence: Chicago
Marital Status: Married (Michelle)
Prev. Occupation: Attorney, Lecturer
Prev. Political Exp.: IL Senate, 1996-2004; US Senate, 2004-present
Education: BA Columbia University, 1983; JD Harvard University, 1991
Birthdate: 08/04/1961
Birthplace: Honolulu, HI
Religion: United Church of Christ 


LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY UPDATE - 110th Congress (GovTrack.us)

 
Election 2008  Blackpolicy.org
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Presidential Election Results

Popular Vote
* Obama - 53%
 McCain - 46%

Electoral College
* Obama - 364
McCain - 163
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