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Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA)

5th term Democrat from Iowa.

Bio

Residence: Cumming

Marital Status: Married (Ruth)

Prev. Occupation: Attorney, Congressional Aide

Prev. Political Exp.: US House, 1975-85

Military: USN, 1962-67; USNR, 1968-74

Education: BS Iowa St. University, 1962; JD Catholic University, 1972

Birthdate: 11/19/1939

Birthplace: Cumming, IA

Religion: Catholic

Percentage in Last Election: 63%

Major Opponent: Christopher Reed


Contact

Current Elected Office Contact Information

Contact Sen. Tom Harkin via Web Form.

Website: harkin.senate.gov


Washington, D.C. Office:

731 Hart Senate Office Building,
District of Columbia 20510-1502
Phone: (202) 224-3254
Fax: (202) 224-9369

Des Moines Office: (more district offices)

210 Walnut Street, Room 733
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone: (515) 284-4574
Fax: (515) 284-4937



Committee


Staff

Current Elected Office Staff Members:

  • Chief of Staff: Brian Ahlberg
  • Scheduler: Lindsay Jones

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Letters

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