Harold Ford Jr.

Harold Ford Jr. is the chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council. He formerly represented Tennessee's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Preceded by his father Harold Ford, Sr., Harold Ford Jr. was a congressmen between the years of 1997 to 2007.

1. Born: May 11, 1970 in Memphis, Tennessee
2. In Office: January 7, 1997 - January 3, 2007
3. Alma Mater: University of Pennsylvania
4. Spouse: Emily Threlkeld
5. Received a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1996
6. Was member of the Congressional Black Caucus in 2001
7. In 2006, lost a Senate race to Bob Corker

• Supports stem cell research.
• Voted for allowing human embryonic stem cell research in 2005.
• Voted against the Bush-Cheney national energy policy.
• Voted against limiting prescription drug benefits for those on Medicare.
• Voted for authorizing military action in Iraq in 2002.