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Former Sen. Barbara Mikulski

D Maryland (1987-2017) Retired

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Summary

MIKULSKI, BARBARA ANN, a Senator and a Representative from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., July 20, 1936; graduated, Mount St. Agnes College 1958; received a graduate degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work 1965; social worker in Baltimore; college professor; member, Baltimore City Council 1971-1976; unsuccessful Democratic candidate for the United States Senate in 1974; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fifth Congress; reelected to the four succeeding Congresses and served from January 3, 1977, to January 3, 1987; was not a candidate for reelection to the House of Representatives in 1986, but was elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1986; reelected in 1992, 1998, 2004 and again in 2010, and served from January 3, 1987, to January 3, 2017; Democratic Conference secretary (1995-2005); chair, Committee on Appropriations (One Hundred Twelfth [December 20, 2012-January 3, 2013] and One Hundred Thirteenth Congresses); was not a candidate for reelection to the Senate in 2016.

Biographical

  • Full Name: Barbara Ann Mikulski
  • Gender: Female Female
  • Pronunciation: BAR-bruh mih-KULL-skee
  • Date of Birth: July 20, 1936 (age: 87)
  • Place of Birth: Baltimore, Md.
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Hometown: East Baltimore, Md.
  • Place of Residence: Baltimore, Md.
  • Previous Occupation: Social worker
Family:
Single

Office History

Congressional Offices:
  • U.S. Senate (Jan. 3, 1987-Jan. 2, 2017) Retired

    Member, U.S. Senator for Maryland

  • U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1977-Jan. 2, 1987) Ran for Senate

    Member, 3rd Congressional District of Maryland

Election Results

  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Maryland (Class 3)
    Barbara Ann Mikulski, 62.19%
    Democrat
    Eric Wargotz, 35.75%
    Republican
    Kenniss Henry, 1.13%
    Green
  • 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Maryland (Class 3)
    Barbara Ann Mikulski, 64.80%
    Democrat
    E. J. Pipkin, 33.72%
    Republican
    Maria Allwine, 1.07%
    Green
  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Maryland (Class 3)
    Barbara Ann Mikulski, 70.50%
    Democrat
    Ross Z. Pierpont, 29.50%
    Republican
  • 1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Maryland (Class 3)
    Barbara Ann Mikulski, 71.02%
    Democrat
    Alan L. Keyes, 28.98%
    Republican
  • 1987 (Nov. 4, 1986 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Maryland (Class 3)
    Barbara Ann Mikulski, 60.69%
    Democrat
    Linda Chavez, 39.31%
    Republican
  • 1985 (Nov. 6, 1984 election)
    3rd Congressional District of Maryland
    Barbara Ann Mikulski, 68.21%
    Democrat
    Ross Z Pierpont, 30.47%
    Republican
    Lawrence K Freeman, 1.32%
    Independent
  • 1983 (Nov. 2, 1982 election)
    3rd Congressional District of Maryland
    Barbara Ann Mikulski, 74.20%
    Democrat
    H Robert Scherr, 25.80%
    Republican
  • 1981 (Nov. 4, 1980 election)
    3rd Congressional District of Maryland
    Barbara Ann Mikulski, 76.13%
    Democrat
    Russell T Schaffer, 23.87%
    Republican
  • 1979 (Nov. 7, 1978 election)
    3rd Congressional District of Maryland
    Barbara Ann Mikulski, 100.00%
    Democrat
  • 1977 (Nov. 2, 1976 election)
    3rd Congressional District of Maryland
    Barbara Ann Mikulski, 74.59%
    Democrat
    Samuel A Culotta, 25.41%
    Republican

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC:

Awards

Official Signature

Official signature

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Foreign Gifts

  • 1/5/2012: Long Jerusalem tea box from Israel ($140.00)
  • 3/21/2012: Tissot watch from Jordan ($219.00)
  • 5/27/2009: Transportation within Montenegro and lunch from Montenegro

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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $57,185.95
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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