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Barack Obama served in the Illinois state senate for three terms. He was first elected in 1996. He then became a U.S. senator when he won the election in 2004. He was Junior Senator for Illinois from January 3, 2005 to November 16, 2008.
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∙ 6y agoBarack Obama was an Illinois State Senator for nearly 8 years from 1997 January 8 to 2004 November 4 before being elected to the United States Senate. Obama received 70% of the vote to his opponent's 27%, the largest victory margin for a statewide race in Illinois history. He was sworn into office January 4, 2005, serving until 2008 November 18, nearly 4 years.
He served as president for a further 8 years, from 2009 January 20 to 2017 January 20.
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∙ 11y agoHe served one term as a U.S. senator, after having served three terms as an Illinois state senator.
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What state senate was Barack Obama elected to?
Barack Obama was first elected to the Illinois state senate, beginning in 1996.
When was Illinois Senate career of Barack Obama born?
Illinois Senate career of Barack Obama was born on 1961-08-04.
What were Barack Obama's Pre-presidential offices?
State Senate & Senate.
How old was Barack Obama when he was first elected to the Senate?
Barack Obama was 43 years old when he was first elected to the Senate in 2004.
What did Barack Obama do as governor of Illinois?
Barack Obama was never governor of Illinois. He represented Illinois in the United States Senate.
Was Barack Obama the first African American in the Senate?
No He is not the first African American in the senate
Did Barack Obama vote on the Defense of Marriage Act?
No. The United States Senate voted on the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. During that time, Barack Obama was a senator in the Illinois State Senate. Mr. Obama won election to the U.S. Senate in 2004.
Where did Barack Obama work before he became president?
In the US Senate.
Who was the first black member of the Unites States Senate?
barack obama
What other political offices did Barack Obama hold?
legislator in the u.s senate. legislator in the u.s senate.
How long has Barack been a member of congress?
Barack Obama has been a U.S. Senator since Jan. 4, 2005. He served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004.
Who was the president that had the most senate filibusters during his term?
President Barack Obama
