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Religion: Evangelical Protestant
Education: Louisiana State University (BS), LSU School of Medicine (MD)
Birthplace: Highland Park, Illinois
Background: Gastroenterologist and associate professor at LSU Health Sciences Center. Co-founded clinic for uninsured. Former Louisiana State Senator and U.S. House member.
Senior senator from Louisiana. Physician (gastroenterologist). One of 7 Republican senators who voted to convict Trump in 2nd impeachment (2021) — censured by Louisiana GOP. Voted for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (gun safety bill 2022), breaking with NRA. Opposes taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants. Chairs Senate Finance Committee. Generally conservative on fiscal/healthcare policy but moderate on some social issues. Supports bipartisan infrastructure. Did not endorse Trump initially in 2024 but said he would vote Republican. Heritage 62% reflects moderate-conservative record.
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