Edo new senators
You're referring to the newly elected Senators in the 117th United States Congress!
Here are the new Senators who took office on January 3, 2021:
New Senators:
- Alex Padilla (D-CA): Appointed to fill the vacancy left by Kamala Harris, who resigned to become Vice President of the United States.
- Roger Marshall (R-KS): Won the special election to fill the vacancy left by Pat Roberts, who retired.
- Tina Smith (D-MN): Won the special election to fill the vacancy left by Al Franken, who resigned.
- John Hickenlooper (D-CO): Won the special election to fill the vacancy left by Cory Gardner, who lost re-election.
- Mark Kelly (D-AZ): Won the special election to fill the vacancy left by Martha McSally, who lost re-election.
Notable Facts:
- Alex Padilla is the first Latino Senator from California.
- Roger Marshall is a physician and a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- Tina Smith is a former Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and a former executive director of the White House Project.
- John Hickenlooper is a former Governor of Colorado and a former Mayor of Denver.
- Mark Kelly is a former astronaut and a businessman.
These new Senators bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the Senate, and will play important roles in shaping the legislative agenda for the 117th Congress.