Barbara Mikulski

Barbara Ann Mikulski (born July 20, 1936) is an American politician. In January 2007, she became the senior United States Senator from Maryland. She is a member of the U.S. Democratic Party. Mikulski was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1986. She was elected to the Senate in 1986. Mikulski is the longest serving woman in the history of the United States Congress.

Barbara Mikulski
United States Senator from Maryland
In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2017
Preceded by	Charles Mathias
Succeeded by	Chris Van Hollen
Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee
In office December 17, 2012 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by	Daniel Inouye
Succeeded by	Thad Cochran
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1987
Preceded by	Paul Sarbanes
Succeeded by	Ben Cardin
Personal details
Born	Barbara Ann Mikulski (1936-07-20) July 20, 1936 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Baltimore, Maryland
Alma mater	Mount Saint Agnes College University of Maryland, Baltimore
Signature
Website	Senate website

Senator Mikulski retired in 2017.

Mikulski was born in Baltimore, Maryland.

Barbara Mikulski Media

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  Mikulski challenged Charles Mathias for his Senate seat in 1974.

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  Mikulski speaking to a patient at a military hospital, 1980.

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  Mikulski with Steny Hoyer presenting a photo to Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip in Greenbelt, Maryland

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  Mikulski at a press conference

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  Senator Mikulski joins Senator Kit Bond and actor David Hyde Pierce in promoting awareness of Alzheimer's disease.

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  Mikulski speaks at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.

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  Senator Mikulski at New Horizons Pluto Flyby, 2015