Paper should be typed and organized in outline form. Parts of the report that require sentences should be structured as such. Length: 2 to 3 pages.

Senator’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Party: ____________________________________________________________________________
State: ____________________________________________________________________________

1. Biographical Information
   
   
   1. Age, date of birth
   2. Education, degrees
   3. Military service
   4. Notable distinctions, awards
   5. Marriage status
      1. Children
   6. Any other distinctions or interesting facts and stories
      
      
2. Professional Experience
   
   
   1. Past work experience
   2. Professional organizations, distinctions
   3. Governmental experience
   4. Date first elected to senate
   5. Currently serving what term?
   6. Up for reelection in what year?
      
      
3. Senate Work
   
   
   1. Leadership position(s)
   2. Committee and subcommittee assignments with rank
   3. List and discuss several key votes on big legislation
   4. Any legislation you’ve sponsored or co-sponsored
   5. Voting record (liberal, conservative, moderate)
   6. How you’re rated by Special Interest Groups
      
      
4. Dynamics of your state
   
   
   1. Demographics – race, religion, ideology
      
   2. Population
   3. The other U.S. senator and party
   4. Economic resources: farming, manufacturing, high tech
   5. Governor and party
   6. Legislative branch and party control
   7. Pork back to state
      
      
5. Election/Campaigns
   
   
   1. Describe your last election
      
      
      1. Opponent
      2. Key issues and positions
         
         
   2. Campaign sources
      
      
      1. PAC money and support
      2. Who supports you?