Gerald Wesley "Jerry" Moran, born in Kansas, is a Republican politician and lawyer. He served in various roles, including member of the Kansas Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. With a background in economics, he has also chaired the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. He resides with his wife and two daughters.
10 things about Winston-Salem, North Carolina’s Ted Budd
Ted Budd, born in Winston-Salem, NC, is a Republican politician and former U.S. House member (2017-2023). He was elected as North Carolina's junior U.S. senator in 2022. A graduate of multiple universities, including Dallas Theological Seminary, Budd is a gun store owner and a homeschooling parent of three.
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13 things about Bismarck, North Dakota native John Hoeven
John Henry Hoeven III, born in Bismarck, North Dakota, is an American politician and banker. Graduating from Dartmouth and Kellogg School, he became the 31st governor of North Dakota (2000-2010) and a U.S. senator since 2010. Hoeven supports Donald Trump and has been involved in various legislative matters throughout his career.
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13 things about Oklahoma City’s James Lankford
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.
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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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10 things about Tulsa, Oklahoma native Markwayne Mullin
Markwayne Mullin, born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a Cherokee politician and businessman affiliated with the Republican Party. A former MMA fighter, he has served in the U.S. House of Representatives and is now a U.S. senator. Mullin has a diverse background, including managing his father's plumbing business and advocating for various resolutions in Congress.
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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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