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Josh HawleyAmerican politician
Date of Birth: 31.12.1979
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Joshua David Hawley
- Education
- Career
- Teaching and Legal Practice
- Missouri Attorney General
- U.S. Senate
Legislative Focus
Controversies
- Personal Life
Joshua David Hawley
Joshua David Hawley is an American politician and lawyer who has served as the junior United States senator from Missouri since 2019.
Education
Hawley attended Stanford University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in history in 2002. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School in 2006.
Career
Early CareerAfter law school, Hawley clerked for Judge Michael W. McConnell of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and then for Chief Justice John Roberts of the United States Supreme Court.
Teaching and Legal Practice
He also worked as an appellate attorney with the law firm Hogan & Hartson and as a professor at the University of Missouri School of Law.
Missouri Attorney General
In 2016, Hawley was elected Missouri Attorney General, serving from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he focused on issues such as human trafficking, opioid abuse, and consumer protection.
U.S. Senate
Election
Hawley was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018, defeating incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill. He took office on January 3, 2019.
Legislative Focus
As a senator, Hawley has been known for his conservative stance on a range of issues, including tech regulation, immigration, and social policy. He has been a vocal critic of major tech companies and has introduced legislation aimed at regulating their power and influence.
Controversies
Hawley has faced significant controversy over his role in challenging the certification of the 2020 presidential election results and his involvement in the events leading up to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. His actions have drawn both support and criticism from across the political spectrum.
Personal Life
FamilyHawley is married to Erin Morrow Hawley and they have three children.
Religious Beliefs
He is a practicing Christian and has often cited his faith as a major influence on his life and political views.
