Pat Roberts is the junior Republican Senator from Kansas. In 2008, he won his bid for re-election against Democrat Jim Slattery.
Fast Facts:
- Born: April 20, 1936 in Topeka, Kansas
- Assumed office: January 7, 1997
- Party: Republican
- Spouse: Franki Roberts
- Alma mater: Kansas State University
- Previous occupation: Publisher for Oskaloosa Independent newspaper
Early Life
Roberts' father, C. Wesley Roberts, was the Chairman of the Republican National Committee during the Eisenhower administration. After earning his degree in journalism and serving as a Captain in the Marines, Roberts worked as a reporter for five years before breaking into politics.
Political Career
Committees
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U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics
- Committee Site: Republicans, Pat Roberts