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Carol Moseley Braun

Carol Moseley Braun (born August 16, 1947) is a former Senator from Illinois, and candidate seeking the Democratic nominiation in the 2004 U.S. presidential election.

Born in Chicago, Illinois
Educated in Chicago public schools
Graduated, University of Illinois 1969
Graduated, University of Chicago School of Law 1972
Admitted to the Illinois bar in Chicago 1973
Prosecutor, office of the United States Attorney, Chicago 1973-1977
Member and assistant majority leader, Illinois house of representatives 1978-1988
Recorder of deeds, Cook County, Illinois 1988-1992
Elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1992 for the term ending January 3, 1999
Unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1998
Ambassador to New Zealand, December 15, 1999-2001

(Adapted from Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001025))

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