How Old Is Russ Feingold?

Russ Feingold, the three-term Democratic U.S. senator from Wisconsin, is running for re-election against Ron Johnson, the Republican candidate. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about his life.

How old is Russ Feingold?

Feingold is 57 years old.

When was Russ Feingold born?

Feingold was born on March 2, 1953.

Where was Russ Feingold born?

Feingold was born in Janesville, Wis.

Who are Russ Feingold's parents and what did they do?

Feingold's parents are Leon and Sylvia Feingold. Leon was a lawyer.

Does Russ Feingold have any siblings?

Yes, Feingold has two sisters and one brother. Feingold's younger sister, Dena Feingold, became, in 1982, the first female rabbi in Wisconsin and is the rabbi at Beth Hillel Temple. Feingold's older sister, Nancy Feingold, is 11 years older than Russ. Feingold's older brother, David Binstock Feingold, is a lawyer.

When did Russ Feingold move back to Wisconsin?

Feingold moved from Janesville where he attended Janesville Craig High School to attend college at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. He left Wisconsin in 1975 on a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University in England. He went to Harvard University Law School where he received his J.D. and then moved back to Wisconsin in 1979 to practice law.

What did Russ Feingold do before deciding to run for Senate?

Feingold was an attorney in Wisconsin from 1979 to 1985. He was elected to the Wisconsin state Senate in 1982 and was re-elected two more times.

How long has Russ Feingold served in the Senate?

Feingold has been a U.S. senator for 18 years. He was first elected in 1992 and has served three consecutive terms.

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Read Russ Feingold's full bio on his official website.

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