Barbara Boxer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Barbara Boxer
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| United States Senator from California |
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| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Alan Cranston |
| Succeeded by | Kamala Harris |
| Ranking Member of the Senate Environment Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2015 – January 3, 2017 |
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| Preceded by | David Vitter |
| Succeeded by | Tom Carper |
| Chair of the Senate Environment Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Inhofe |
| Succeeded by | Jim Inhofe |
| Chair of the Senate Ethics Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | George Voinovich |
| Succeeded by | Johnny Isakson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 6th district |
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| In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | Phillip Burton |
| Succeeded by | Lynn Woolsey |
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Barbara Levy
November 11, 1940 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Stewart Boxer |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Brooklyn College (BA) |
Barbara Boxer (born November 11, 1940) is an American politician. She was the United States Senator from California from 1993 to 2017. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has been on the senate since January 1993.
Before that, she was in the United States House of Representatives. She was also on the Board of Supervisors of Marin County, California.
In January 2015, Boxer announced she will not be running for re-election in the 2016 senate elections and also announced her retirement from politics. California Attorney General Kamala Harris was elected to replace her.
Early life
Boxer was born in Brooklyn, New York City. She attended Brooklyn College.
Personal life
Her daughter, Nicole Boxer married Tony Rodham (the brother of former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton) at the White House in 1994. They divorced in 2000.
Images for kids
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Boxer during her time in the House of Representatives
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Senator Boxer meets Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon in 2005.
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Senator Boxer joined with Senate Democratic women at a press conference to speak about women's health.
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Senator Boxer has lunch with American Marines during her visit to Iraq. (2005-03-22)
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Boxer speaking at an event.
