James Paul Lankford, an American politician and ordained Southern Baptist minister, is a resident of Oklahoma City. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lankford served in various political roles, including U.S. senator, and emphasizes his faith and family in his life.
13 things about Pierre, South Dakota native John Thune
John Randolph Bodine Thune, born in Pierre, South Dakota, is a Republican politician and U.S. senator. He graduated from multiple universities and served in various capacities, including as a legislative aide and railroad director. Thune has been a U.S. senator since 2004, leading the Republican Conference in 2024.
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13 things about 11th Hawaii lieutenant governor Duke Aiona
James Richard "Duke" Aiona Jr. is a Republican politician, served as Hawaii's 11th lieutenant governor, and has run for governor multiple times, losing in 2010, 2014, and 2022. Born in Honolulu, he has a background in law and worked as a family court judge. Aiona is married with four children.
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10 things about 28th Oklahoma governor Kevin Stitt
John Kevin Stitt serves as the 28th governor of Oklahoma. Born in Florida, he is a member of the Cherokee Nation and co-founded Gateway Mortgage. Stitt took office in 2019 and was reelected in 2022. His tenure has included significant legislative actions regarding abortion and sports betting, alongside family and personal milestones.
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10 things about 89th Connecticut governor Ned Lamont
Edward Miner "Ned" Lamont Jr. is the 89th governor of Connecticut, having been sworn in first in 2019 and reelected in 2023. A Democrat and businessman, he has a history of political involvement and reforms, including police oversight and abortion protections. Born in Washington, D.C., he resides in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Londonderry, New Hampshire’s Kristofer Haken surrenders
Kristofer Gunter Haken, 46, turned himself in after a shooting incident involving motorcycle clubs in Portland, where Susan McHugh was fatally shot. Haken faced multiple charges, including conspiracy and aggravated assault. After initially fleeing, he surrendered and will be extradited to Maine for prosecution.
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13 things about Washington, Iowa’s Jaron Rosien
Jaron Price Rosien, an American businessman and politician from Washington, Iowa, served as mayor from 2018 until his resignation in 2024. He has a background in psychology and held various jobs before entering politics. In 2023, he faced criminal charges for sexual misconduct, ultimately pleading guilty in 2025.
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13 things about Norwich, Vermont’s Peter Welch
Peter Francis Welch is a Vermont lawyer and politician, born in Springfield, Massachusetts. He graduated from Holy Cross College and UC Berkeley School of Law. Welch served in the Vermont Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. In 2023, he became a U.S. senator. He has been married twice and has eight stepchildren.
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13 things about 8th US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard
Tulsi Gabbard, born in American Samoa, is an American politician and military officer. Notably, she was the first female combat veteran to run for U.S. president in 2019. Gabbard has served in various political roles and held military positions, including lieutenant colonel. She recently endorsed Donald Trump and became the U.S. director of national intelligence.
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13 things about Miramar, Florida mayor Wayne Messam
Wayne Martin Messam, the 10th mayor of Miramar, Florida, was born to Jamaican parents. A successful businessman and former student athlete, he holds degrees from Florida State University. Married to Angela with three children, he has served as mayor since 2015 and previously on the city commission. He recently turned 50.
