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Former Sen. Spencer Abraham

R Michigan (1995-2001) Defeated

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Summary

ABRAHAM, Spencer, a Senator from Michigan; born in East Lansing, Mich., June 12, 1952; attended the public schools in East Lansing; graduated from Michigan State University 1974; received J.D. degree from Harvard Law School 1978; admitted to the District of Columbia and Michigan bars; chairman, Michigan Republican Party 1983-1989; deputy chief of staff to Vice President J. Danforth Quayle 1990; co-chairman, National Republican Congressional Committee 1990-1992; office counsel, Miller, Canfield, Paddock, and Stone 1992-1994; elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1994; unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2000; appointed Secretary of Energy, 2001; resigned 2005.

Biographical

  • Full Name: Edward Spencer Abraham
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Date of Birth: June 12, 1952 (age: 71)
  • Place of Birth: East Lansing, Mich.
  • Religion: Eastern Orthodox
  • Alternate Name: Spence Abraham

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:
  • U.S. Senate (Jan. 3, 1995-Jan. 2, 2001) Defeated

    Member, U.S. Senator for Michigan

Election Results

  • 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Michigan (Class 1)
    Edward Spencer Abraham (Spencer), 47.86%
    Republican
  • 1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Michigan (Class 1)
    Edward Spencer Abraham (Spencer), 51.88%
    Republican
    Milton Robert Carr (Bob), 42.75%
    Democrat
    Jon Coon, 4.22%
    Libertarian

Employment History

Contact Information

Main Office
1825 I St. NW,
6th Floor
Washington, District of Columbia 20006
Phone: 202-393-7700
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

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Lobbied on behalf of:

Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $44,764.08
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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