Tim Kaine

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Tim Kaine

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth February 26, 1958 (Age: 68)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Tim Kaine holds a robust educational background, including a B.A. in Economics and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He spent time working with Jesuit missionaries in Honduras, which likely influenced his commitment to public service. Kaine's professional career includes roles in high-finance, fair housing law, and academia, where he taught legal ethics. He has held various public sector positions, including serving on the Richmond City Council, as Mayor of Richmond, and as Lieutenant Governor and Governor of Virginia. Kaine has also been active in non-profit work, particularly in addressing homelessness.

Political Ideas

Tim Kaine's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive advocacy and pragmatic localism. He champions educational and healthcare reforms while also focusing on economic recovery and public safety improvements. Kaine's approach often reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions, particularly on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly localized strategy to protect regional interests. His rhetorical style is rooted in a commitment to racial reconciliation and civil rights, emphasizing unity and service above partisan divides.

Campaigns
2024: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S. Senate Virginia

2,314,474 votes (54.37%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Armed Services
Member
Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Member
Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support
Member
Subcommittee on Seapower
Ranking Member
Budget
Member
Foreign Relations
Member
Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
Member
Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Member
Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Ranking Member
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Member
Subcommittee on Education and the American Family
Member
Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
Member
2018: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senator from Virginia

1,910,370 votes (57.00%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. Vice President

Election History

United States vice presidential election

65,853,514 votes (48.20%)

Loss

Winner: Mike Pence

2012: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senate election in Virginia

2,010,067 votes (52.83%)

Win
2006: Virginia State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

70th Governor of Virginia

Win
2005: Virginia State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia gubernatorial election

1,025,942 votes (51.72%)

Win
2002: Virginia State Lieutenant Governor
ELECTED

Election History

38th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia

Win
2001: Virginia State Lieutenant Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Virginia Lieutenant gubernatorial election

925,974 votes (50.35%)

Win

Virginia Lieutenant gubernatorial Democratic primary

64,008 votes (39.66%)

Win
1998: Richmond City Mayor
APPOINTED

Election History

76th Mayor of Richmond

Appointed