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Mark Steven Kirk (born September 15, 1959) is an American politician. He was elected to the United States Senate for Illinois in 2010, but lost re-election in 2016. Before being a senator, Kirk represented the 10th congressional district of Illinois from 2001 to 2010.
Mark Kirk | |
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| United States Senator from Illinois | |
| In office November 29, 2010 – January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Roland Burris |
| Succeeded by | Tammy Duckworth |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 10th district | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – November 29, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | John Porter |
| Succeeded by | Robert Dold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mark Steven Kirk September 15, 1959 Champaign, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kimberly Vertolli (2001–2009; divorced) |
| Residence | Highland Park, Illinois[1] |
| Alma mater | Cornell University (B.A.) London School of Economics (M.A.) Georgetown University Law Center (J.D.) |
| Occupation | Attorney, Navy Officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank |  Commander |
| Unit | Navy Intelligence |
| Battles/wars | Operation Northern Watch |
On November 8, 2016, he was defeated in his bid for re-election to his U.S. Senate seat[2] by Democrat Tammy Duckworth.[3]
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