Sheldon Whitehouse
American lawyer and politician (born 1955)
1955 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American lawyer and politician (born 1955)
Born
October 20, 1955
Age
~71 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
judge, writer, politician
United StatesBorn in Manhattan
1955
Born in Manhattan (1955-10-20)
1999
PositionAttorney General of Rhode Island (1999–2003)
2007
PositionUnited States senator (2007–2009)
2009
PositionUnited States senator (2009–2011)
2011
PositionUnited States senator (2011–2013)
2013
PositionUnited States senator (2013–2015)
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Sheldon Whitehouse is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat he has held since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1993 to 1998, and as the 71st attorney general of Rhode Island from 1999 to 2003. He was elected to the Senate in 2006, defeating Republican incumbent Lincoln Chafee. He was reelected in 2012, 2018, and 2024.
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Who is Sheldon Whitehouse?+
Sheldon Whitehouse is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat he has held since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1993 to 1998, and as the 71st attorn
What does the name Sheldon mean?+
The name Sheldon means "A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.". It is of English origin.
When was Sheldon Whitehouse born?+
Sheldon Whitehouse was born on October 20, 1955.
Name Meaning
A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.
The name Sheldon is of English origin, meaning "A habitational surname from Old English from the placename.. Etymology: From shelf + hill or valley.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Sheldon — October 20, 1955
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
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