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Religion: Unaffiliated (baptized Episcopalian)
Education: Smith College (BA Political Science/Mathematics), University of Wisconsin (JD)
Birthplace: Madison, Wisconsin
Background: Attorney and former Wisconsin State Assembly member. First openly gay U.S. Senator. Served in U.S. House from 1999-2012 before winning Senate seat. Reelected in 2024.
NRA Rating: F
Heritage Action Score: 6%
Junior Senator from Wisconsin (2013-). Baptized Episcopalian but identifies as religiously 'unaffiliated.' Heritage Action lifetime 6%. NRA F — NRA spent $771K against her. First openly gay U.S. Senator. First woman senator from Wisconsin. Reelected 2024. Consistently progressive across all categories. Co-authored Respect for Marriage Act.
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