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A third-generation Marylander, Ben Cardin has been a national leader on health care, retirement security, the environment and fiscal issues.
Cardin was elected as U.S. Senator to succeed Paul Sarbanes in 2006, defeating Republican Michael Steele, the Lieutenant Governor of Maryland, by a margin of 54% to 44%. He was reelected in 2012 taking 56% of the vote. [1] He became Maryland's senior U.S. senator on January 3, 2017, upon Barbara Mikulski 's retirement.
A third-generation Marylander, Ben Cardin has been a national leader on health care, retirement security, the environment and fiscal issues while representing the people of Maryland in the U.S. Senate, and before that in the House of Representatives.
Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland says he will retire at the end of his third term. His announcement Monday triggers what is likely to be a highly competitive primary to replace him in the blue-leaning state.
Contact. My office and staff are ready to assist you if you need help with a federal agency or regarding your federal benefits. As your U.S. Senator, I also appreciate when constituents share their thoughts on key issues facing Maryland and our nation. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jul 11, 2024 · WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not seek re-election.
Committee Assignments. The interconnectivity of my committee assignments allows me broad opportunities to promote policies, legislation and programs that help grow Maryland’s and our national economies; create job opportunities; support small businesses; protect our middle class and most vulnerable citizens; maintain clean air and water ...
Following his mantra that “how a country treats its women is a barometer of economic and social success,” Cardin has raised awareness of gender equity in both domestic and foreign policy. He leads the Senate effort to remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Nov 6, 2018 · Ben Cardin (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Maryland. He assumed office on January 3, 2007. His current term ends on January 3, 2025. Cardin (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Maryland. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
May 1, 2023 · Senator Ben Cardin, a Maryland Democrat, plans to announce his retirement in the coming days, TIME has learned, triggering a fight for the seat.
