Tom Vilsack

Politician

1950 –

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Who is Tom Vilsack?

Thomas James "Tom" Vilsack is an American politician who has served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Vilsack served as the 40th Governor of Iowa from 1999 to 2007.

On November 30, 2006, he formally launched his candidacy for the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States in the 2008 election, but ended his bid on February 23, 2007.

Barack Obama announced Vilsack's selection to be Secretary of Agriculture under his administration on December 17, 2008. Vilsack's nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate by unanimous consent on January 20, 2009.

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Born
Dec 13, 1950
Pittsburgh
Also known as
  • Thomas James Vilsack
  • Mayor Tom Vilsack
Parents
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Juris Doctor, Albany Law School
    ( - 1975)
  • Bachelor's degree, Hamilton College
    ( - 1972)
  • Shady Side Academy
Employment
  • United States Department of Agriculture
    (2009/01/21 - )
  • Of counsel, Des Moines Office, Dorsey & Whitney
    (2007/05/01 - )

  • (1999/01/15 - 2007/01/12)
  • Iowa Senate
    (1992 - )
Lived in
  • Mount Pleasant

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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