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How long was Lincoln a US senator of Illinois?
Lincoln was never a US senator. He served one term -- two years -- in Congress long before he was President. He ran for Senator in 1858, attracted national attention for his debates with Stephen Douglas, but lost the election to Douglas.
What political seat were Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas running for in 1858?
US Senator from Illinois.
Before Barack Obama was US senator he was senator from what state?
He was the junior senator from Illinois.
Was Obama ever a governor of any state?
Obama was never a governor. He was the junior senator from Illinois.
What state did Barack Obama live in when he was elected president?
Illinois is where he lived. He was the junior US Senator from Illinois when he ran the first time. He still has a house in Chicago.
What is Barack Obama professional background?
He was a US Senator representing Illinois.
What office was Stephen Douglas running for?
Senator Stephen A. Douglas ran successfully as the senator from Illinois. He also ran as a Democrat in the 1860 presidential elections. He lost. Before the US Civil War ended, Douglas died.
Was Barack Obama elected to any other office before he became president?
Obama was a US Senator from Illinois , elected in 2004, when he ran for President. Before that, he held a seat as an Illinois state senator from 1997 to 2004.
How does Abraham Lincoln associate with Illinois?
He lived in Illinois from age 22 until he was elected President of the United States. He also was an Illinois State Assemblyman for 4 terms, a US Representative, from Illinois for 1 term, and ran for US Senator from Illinois, twice.
Was Obama a congressman and a senator?
He was, but he is not any more. His political career began when he became a state senator in the Illinois legislature, where he served for three terms, beginning in 1996; and then he was elected to the United States Senate in 2004.
Did Abraham Lincoln win the position of US senator for Illinois?
No, Douglas did. In 1859, the Illinois legislature selected Douglas for the U.S. Senate over Lincoln by a vote of 54 to 46.
Who became the newest Illinois US Senator?
The newest senator of Illinois is Tammy Duckworth.
