LEGISLATIVE · DC · 1997-present
Paul Strauss
Shadow U.S. Senator (DC) · Democrat · District of Columbia
On the record
24+ years; longest-serving DC Shadow Senator
Background
Paul Strauss served as Shadow U.S. Senator (DC) of District of Columbia from 1997–present (29 years). Currently in office. Took office after Jesse Jackson; succeeded by Michael D. Brown. Note: 24+ years; longest-serving DC Shadow Senator. Same-year political environment (1997): Governor Marion Barry.
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Others who held this office in District of Columbia
- Ankit Jain (2025-present)
- Michael D. Brown (2007-2017)
- Florence Pendleton (1991-2007)
- Jesse Jackson (1991-1997)