Elizabeth Warren

Democrat senior Senator of Massachusetts

  • Senator

    Massachusetts

    January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2025

6

Congresses Served

2

Senate Terms

January 1, 1949 (75 years old)

Birthday

  • Born and raised in Oklahoma, graduate of the University of Houston and Rutgers Law School
  • Taught law at several universities, including the University of Houston, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard University
  • Known for work in commercial and bankruptcy law before entering politics
  • Authored 12 books and over 100 articles
  • Early political involvement included opposing a 2005 act restricting bankruptcy access for individuals
  • Gained national profile advocating for stringent banking regulations after the 2007–2008 financial crisis
  • Served as chair of the Congressional Oversight Panel for the Troubled Asset Relief Program and was a key figure in the establishment of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under President Barack Obama
  • Became the first female U.S. Senator from Massachusetts in 2012, re-elected in 2018
  • Ran for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 presidential election, finishing third
  • Described as having made a “180-degree turn” from being a “diehard conservative” in high school to a progressive political stance
  • Advocates for consumer protection, equitable economic opportunity, and the social safety net
  • Has been involved in significant legislative and oversight activities related to banking and finance, consumer protection, and economic policy
  • Known for her detailed policy proposals during her presidential campaign, including plans for a wealth tax, reducing student loan debt, and addressing agricultural monopolies