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Tom Cotton
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United States Senator
from Arkansas
Assumed office
January 3, 2015
Serving with John Boozman
Preceded by Mark Pryor
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Arkansas's 4th district
In office
January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by Mike Ross
Succeeded by Bruce Westerman
Personal details
Born (1974-05-13)May 13, 1974
Dardanelle, Arkansas
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Anna Peckham
Children Gabriel
Alma mater Harvard University (A.B., J.D)
Awards Bronze Star
Ranger Tab
Combat Infantryman Badge
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Branch/service  United States Army
Years of service 2005–2009 (Active Duty); 2010–2013 (Army Reserve)
Rank US-O3 insignia.svg Captain
Unit 101st Airborne Division/3rd Infantry Regiment. The Old Guard
Battles/wars Iraq War
Afghanistan War

Tom Cotton (born May 13, 1977) is the junior United States Senator from Arkansas. He is a member of the U.S. Republican Party. Cotton has been in Senate since January 3, 2015. He was in the United States House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015.

Cotton was born on May 13, 1977 in Dardanelle, Arkansas. He graduated from the Harvard University. He is married to Jaime Gardner. They have one child.

In January 2016, Cotton became the first sitting United States senator to support Bernie Sanders for President of the United States.


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  • Debate 10.4.12 (8070720129)

    Cotton participating in a 2012 congressional debate at Southern Arkansas University

  • Jon Kyl and Tom Cotton 28024309880 (cropped)

    Senator Jon Kyl and Cotton speaking at Hudson Institute

  • President Donald J. Trump, Senator Tom Cotton, and Senator David Perdue, August 2, 2017 (36182228582)

    Tom Cotton (left) with President Donald Trump and Senator David Perdue (right)

  • Sen. Tom Cotton visits Air Defenders in Korea 150815-A-DY706-004

    Senator Cotton visits Air Defenders at Osan Air Base during his three-country tour to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan

  • Senator of Arkansas Tom Cotton at NH FITN 2016 by Michael Vadon 08

    Senator Cotton at First In The Nation Townhall, New Hampshire

  • Tom Cotton and Brett Kavanaugh

    Tom Cotton and Brett Kavanaugh in August 2018

  • US congressional delegation at HISF 2014

    US congressional delegation at Halifax International Security Forum 2014

  • Secretary Pompeo Delivers Remarks on "Supporting Iranian Voices” (41773488870)

    Cotton and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in July 2018

   
AL:    Shelby (R)    Jones (D)
AK:    Murkowski (R)    Sullivan (R)
AZ:    Sinema (D)    McSally (R)
AR:    Boozman (R)    Cotton (R)
CA:    Feinstein (D)    Harris (D)
CO:    Bennet (D)    Gardner (R)
CT:    Blumenthal (D)    Murphy (D)
DE:    Carper (D)    Coons (D)
FL:    Rubio (R)    Scott (R)
GA:    Isakson (R)    Perdue (R)
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