Sheldon Whitehouse
Sheldon Whitehouse is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat he has held since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1993 to 1998, and as the 71st attorney general of Rhode Island from 1999 to 2003. He was elected to the Senate in 2006, defeating Republican incumbent Lincoln Chafee. He was reelected in 2012, 2018, and 2024.
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Background
Born
1955-10-20, Manhattan
Education
Yale College, University of Virginia School of Law, St. Paul's School, St. Albans School, Ezra Stiles College
Prior Occupations
politician, judge, director, lawyer, writer, public prosecutor general
Positions Held
Attorney General of Rhode Island, United States senator, senator
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Democrat
State
Rhode Island
Status
Current member
In office since
2007
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