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Former Sen. Bob Graham

D Florida (1987-2005) Ran for Other Office, Died, April 16, 2024

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Summary

GRAHAM, Daniel Robert (Bob), a Senator from Florida; born in Coral Gables, Fla., November 9, 1936; attended the public schools of Dade County, Fla.; graduated, University of Florida, Gainesville 1959; graduated, Harvard Law School 1962; admitted to the Florida bar in 1962; builder and cattleman; elected to the Florida State house of representatives 1966; member, Florida State senate 1970-1978; governor of Florida 1979-1986; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1986; reelected in 1992 and 1998 and served from January 3, 1987, to January 3, 2005; chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (One Hundred Third Congress), Select Committee on Intelligence (One Hundred Seventh Congress [January 3-20, 2001; June 6, 2001-January 3, 2003]); unsuccessful candidate for Democratic nomination for president 2004; was not a candidate for reelection to the Senate in 2004.

Biographical

  • Full Name: Daniel Robert Graham
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Date of Birth: Nov. 9, 1936
  • Date of Death: April 16, 2024 (age: 87)
  • Place of Birth: Coral Gables, Fla.
  • Religion: United Church of Christ
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Office History

Congressional Offices:
  • U.S. Senate (Jan. 3, 1987-Jan. 2, 2005) Ran for Other Office, Died, April 16, 2024

    Member, U.S. Senator for Florida

Election Results

  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Florida (Class 3)
    Daniel Robert Graham (Bob), 62.47%
    Democrat
  • 1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Florida (Class 3)
    Daniel Robert Graham (Bob), 65.40%
    Democrat
    James William Grant (Bill), 34.59%
    Republican
  • 1987 (Nov. 4, 1986 election)
    U.S. Senate Seat for Florida (Class 3)
    Daniel Robert Graham (Bob), 54.74%
    Democrat
    Paula Hawkins, 45.26%
    Republican

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2004, 2003, 2003 (Amendment), 2002
Extension Letter: 2006
Termination: 2005
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $44,045.17
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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