Party: Democratic

Occupation: Lawyer

Current Job / Position: Senator from Connecticut

Web site(s):
Chris Dodd for President

Personal

Birthdate: May 27, 1944 (Willimantic, Conn.)

Hometown: East Haddam, Conn.

Spouse: Jackie Clegg Dodd

Children: Grace Dodd, Christina Dodd

Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

• University of Louisville School of Law, J.D., 1972
• Providence College, B.A., 1966
• Georgetown Preparatory School, 1962

Experience

Military Service:

• U.S. Army, 1969-1975
• Peace Corps Volunteer in Dominican Republic, 1966-1968

Public Service / Elected Offices:

• Senator, United States Senate, 1981-present
• Chair, Committee on Rules and Administration, 2001-2003
• Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1975-1981