Tammy Baldwin

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Tammy Baldwin

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth February 11, 1962 (Age: 64)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Tammy Baldwin was born in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1962. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Smith College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Baldwin began her career in public service on the Board of Supervisors for Dane County, Wisconsin, before being elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. She later served in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she became the first openly gay non-incumbent and first openly lesbian elected to Congress. Baldwin then transitioned to the U.S. Senate, where she became the first openly LGBTQ+ person and first woman elected to the Senate from Wisconsin. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated expertise in legislative roles and leadership positions.

Political Ideas

Tammy Baldwin's political philosophy is marked by a strategic blend of progressive advocacy and pragmatic regionalism, particularly evident in her support for bolstering Wisconsin's manufacturing sector while simultaneously pushing for national healthcare reforms. Baldwin’s legislative initiatives often reveal a calculated approach to balancing local economic interests with broader national policy goals. For instance, her advocacy for Buy American provisions in infrastructure projects underscores a commitment to regional economic health, while her efforts to lower prescription drug prices reflect a broader progressive stance. Baldwin's rhetorical style frequently emphasizes the intersection of personal rights and public policy, as seen in her robust defense of reproductive freedoms and voting rights.

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2024: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Senate Wisconsin

1,672,777 votes (49.33%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Member
Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Member
Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Member
Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Member
Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Member
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Member
Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries
Member
Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
Member
Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness
Ranking Member
Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media
Member
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Member
Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
Member
Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security
Member
2018: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Wisconsin

1,472,914 votes (55.36%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senate election Wisconsin

1,547,104 votes (51.41%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district election, 2010

191,164 votes (61.77%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district election, 2008

277,914 votes (69.33%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district election, 2006

191,420 votes (62.82%)

Win