Are there many Mormon congressmen

Answer 1

Fifteen. Four Republican senators; two Democrat (including Majority Leader Harry Reid.) Six Republican reps; one Democrat; one from American Samoa with no party affiliation.

The states they represent are Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California.

The previous congress also had LDS congressmen from Iowa and Oregon.

Answer 2

16 Mormons. Robert Bennett (R-Utah) since 1993 Michael Crapo (R-Idaho) since 1999 Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) since 1977 Harry Reid (D-Nevada) since 1987 Gordon Smith (R-Oregon) since 1997 Representatives: Robert Bishop (R-Utah) since 2003 Leonard Boswell (D-Iowa) since 1997 Christopher Cannon (R-Utah) since 1997 John Doolittle (R-California) since 1991 Jeff Flake (R-Arizona) since 2001 Dean Heller (R-Nevada) since 2007 Walter Herger (R-California) since 1987 James Matheson (D-Utah) since 2001 Howard McKeon (R-California) since 1993 Michael Simpson (R-Idaho) since 1999 Thomas Udall (D-New Mexico) since 1999 *At least this is what I found in my research.

Answer 3

Yes, several. The most prominent Mormon in Congress currently is probably Harry Reid, D, NV who is the Senate Majority Leader. Other Mormon congressmen include:

Senate

Orrin Hatch, R, UT

Robert Bennett, R, UT

House

Mike Crapo, R, ID

Jeff Flake, R, AZ

Rob Bishop, R, UT

Wally Herger, R, CA

Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, D, American Samoa (delegate)

Buck McKeon, R, CA

Jim Matheson, D, UT

Mike Simpson, R, ID

Gordon Smith, R, OR

Tom Udall, D, NM

Leonard Boswell, D, IA

More notable Mormons: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Latter_Day_Saints

Answer 4

13 - The number of Mormons serving in the United States Congress is subject to change every two years.

1. Bob Bennett, US Senator, Republican, Utah - First elected to the US Senate in 1992, he is currently serving his third term as senator from Utah. He currently serves as chief deputy whip. In this capacity, he helps set the senate agenda and schedule and serves as a key advisor on the senate leadership team. He comes up for re-election in 2010.
2. Rob Bishop, Congressman, Republican, Utah - On January 7, 2003, Rob Bishop was sworn in as the new Congressman from Utah's First Congressional District, replacing the retiring Representative Jim Hansen. He is currently serving his fourth term. He comes up for re-election again in Nov 2010.
3. Jason Chaffetz, Congressman, Republican, Utah - assumed office on January 3, 2009. He is currently serving his first term. He comes up for re-elction in November 2010.
4. Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, Delegate to U.S. Congress, Democrat, American Samoa - assumed office January 3, 1989. He is currently serving his eleventh term. He comes up for re-election in November 2010.
5. Jeff Flake, Congressman, Republican, Arizona - First elected in 2000, he is currently serving his fifth term, representing the Arizona's sixth district. This district includes parts of Mesa and Chandler and all of Gilbert, Queen Creek, and Apache Junction. He comes up for re-election again in November 2010.
6. Dean Heller, Congressman, Republican, Nevada - First elected in 2006, he is currently serving his third term. He comes up for re-election again in November 2010.
7. Orrin Hatch, US Senator, Republican, Utah - First elected to the US Senate in 1976, he is currently serving in his sixth term for Utah. He comes up for re-election in 2012.
8. Wally Herger, Congressman, Republican, California - First elected in 1986, he is currently serving his twelfth term, representing California's second district. He comes up for re-election again in November 2010.
9. Buck McKeon, Congressman, Republican, California - First elected in 1992, he is currently serving his ninth term, representing California's twenty-fifth district. He comes up for re-election again in November 2010.
10. Jim Matheson, Congressman, Democrat, Utah - First elected in 2000, he is currently serving his fifth term, representing Utah's second district, which comprises the eastern half of Salt Lake County as well as 14 eastern and southern Utah counties. It also includes the most populous southern Utah city-- St. George. He comes up for re-election again in November 2010.
11. Harry Reid, US Senate Majority Leader, Democrat, Nevada - First elected in 1986, he is currently serving his fourth term. Hi is the first member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve as majority leader. He is up for re-election in November 2010.
12. Mike Simpson, Congressman, Republican, Idaho - First elected in 1998, he is currently serving his sixth term representing Idaho's second district. He comes up for re-election again in November 2010.
13. Tom Udall, Congressman, Democrat, New Mexico - First elected in 1998, he is currently serving his sixth term, representing New Mexico's third district. He comes up for re-election again in November 2010.

Answer 5

As of the 112th United States Congress, there are:

House of Representatives: 9 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons).

US Senate: 6 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Answer 6

about 5-15. mostly from Utah, idahoe, and Arizona. the ambassador to china is also Mormon