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Sen. Arlen Specter (D-PA)

5th term Democrat from Pennsylvania.

Bio

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Residence: Philadelphia

Marital Status: Married (Joan)

Prev. Occupation: Attorney

Prev. Political Exp.: Philadelphia District Atty., 1966-74

Military: USAF, 1951-53

Education: BA University of Pennsylvania, 1951; LLB Yale University, 1956

Birthdate: 02/12/1930

Birthplace: Wichita, KS

Religion: Jewish

Percentage in Last Election: 53%

Major Opponent: Joseph Hoeffel


Contact

Current Elected Office Contact Information

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Website: specter.senate.gov


Washington, D.C. Office:

711 Hart Senate Office Building,
District of Columbia 20510-3802
Phone: (202) 224-4254
Fax: (202) 228-1229

Philadelphia Office: (more district offices)

600 Arch Street, #9400
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: (215) 597-7200
Fax: (215) 597-0406



Committee


Staff

Current Elected Office Staff Members:

  • Chief of Staff: Scott Hoeflich
  • Scheduler: Maria Plakoudas

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Letters

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