Facts about 2020 candidates appearing in the first Democratic debate
The first of two debates is being held on Wednesday
Below are some fast facts about the Democratic candidates on the debate stage on Wednesday night.
The candidates include:
- 4 current or former Congressmen/women: O’Rourke, Gabbard, Delaney, Ryan
- 3 Senators: Klobuchar, Booker, Warren
- 2 current or former Mayors: Castro, de Blasio
- 1 Governor: Inslee
They span an age range of 38 to 70 years old.
- Oldest candidate: Elizabeth Warren: 70 years old
- Youngest candidate: Tulsi Gabbard: 38 years old
Here are the facts:
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Political Experience:
- U.S. Senate: 7 years
- Special Advisor for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: 2 years
- Chair of Congressional Oversight Panel: 2 years
Personal quick facts:
- 70 years old
- University of Houston
- Rutgers School of Law
- Husband: Bruce Mann
- Pet: Golden retriever, Bailey
- 2 children
- 3 grandchildren
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke
Political Experience:
- Ran for U.S. Senate, lost to Sen. Ted Cruz
- U.S. House of Representatives: 6 years
- Mayor Pro Tempore of El Paso
- El Paso City Council: 6 years
Personal quick facts:
- 46 years old
- Columbia University
- Rock Band: “Foss” -- during summers home from college, played throughout the U.S. and Canada
- Wife: Amy Sanders O'Rourke
Sen. Cory Booker
Political Experience:
- U.S. Senate: 6 years
- 38th Mayor of Newark: 7 years
- Newark Municipal Council from the Central Ward member: 4 years
Personal quick facts:
- 50 years old
- Stanford University
- Queen’s College, Oxford masters degree
- Yale University Law School
- Girlfriend: Rosario Dawson
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Political Experience:
- U.S. Senate: 12 years
- Attorney of Hennepin County: 8 years
Personal quick facts:
- 59 years old
- Yale University
- University of Chicago law school
- Husband: John Bessler
- 1 child
Gov. Jay InsleePolitical Experience:
- 23rd Governor of Washington: 7 years
- U.S. House of Representatives (1st district): 13 years
- U.S. House of Representatives (4th district): 2 years
- Washington House of Representatives: 5 years
Personal quick facts:
- 68 years old
- Stanford University
- University of Washington
- Willamette University law school
- Wife: Trudi Inslee
- 3 children
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Political Experience:
- U.S. House of Representatives: 6 years
- Honolulu City Council: 1 year
- Hawaii House of Representatives: 2 years
- Legislative Aide for U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka: 1 year
Military Experience:
- Joined Army National Guard in 2003
- 12 month tour in Iraq: serving in a Medical Unit on 29th Battalion
- Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant and assigned to 29th Brigade Special Troops Battalion – Kuwait (1 year)
- Promoted to Major in Hawaii Army National Guard
Personal quick facts:
- 38 years
- Husband: Abraham Williams
- Hawaii Pacific University
Former Rep. John DelaneyPolitical Experience:
- U.S. House of Representatives: 6 years
Personal quick facts:
- 56 years old
- Columbia University
- Georgetown University Law School
- Wife: April McClain-Delaney
- 4 children
Former HUD Sec. Julián Castro
Political Experience:
- Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: 3 years
- Mayor of San Antonio: 5 years
- San Antonio City Council: 4 years
Personal quick facts:
- 44 years
- Twin Brother: Joaquin Castro
- Stanford University
- Harvard University law school
- Wife: Erica Lira Castro
- 2 children
Rep. Tim Ryan
Political Experience:
- U.S. House of Representatives: 16 years
- Ohio State Senate: 1 year
Personal quick facts:
- 45 years old
- Youngstown State University
- Bowling Green State University
- University of New Hampshire law school
- Wife: Andrea Zetts
Mayor Bill de Blasio
Political Experience:
- Mayor of New York City: 5 years
- Public Advocate of New York City: 3 years
- New York City Council: 7 years
- United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for New York
- Campaign Manager: U.S. Rep Charles Rangel, Hillary Clinton (U.S. Senate bid)
Personal quick facts:
- 58 years old
- New York University
- Columbia University masters degree in international affairs
- Wife: Chirlane McCray
- 2 children
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