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• Saxby Chambliss is the senior Senator from Georgia. Chambliss ran for re-election in 2008 and faced a stiff challenge from Democratic candidate Jim Martin.Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Sparks Fly During Final Senate Debate (November 3, 2008) Chambliss retained his Senate seat after a runoff election was held December 2, 2008. Although Chambliss had won the larger number of votes, since he did not get at least 50% of the votes, a runoff election was required by state law. Chambliss beat Martin by a margin of 60% to 40% in the runoff.CNN: GA Election Results

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: November 1, 1943 in Warrenton, North Carolina
  2. Spouse: Julianne Chambliss
  3. Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to present
  4. Assumed office: January 3, 2003
  5. Won re-election in 2008
  6. Opponent: Jim Martin
  7. Former profession: Attorney
  8. Alma Mater: University of Georgia
  9. Religion: Episcopalian
  10. Party: Republican
  11. Was fraternity brother with 2008 Senate opponent at University of GeorgiaAtlanta Journal-Constitution: Sparks Fly During Final Senate Debate (November 3, 2008)

• Senate Positions and Role

  Chambliss defeated Max Cleland in a 2002 Senate run in a highly contentious election. As a Senator, Chambliss is a member and former head of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Prior to being elected Senator, Chambliss served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he was Chairman of the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Terrorism and Homeland Security.Official Site: Saxby Chambliss

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