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For the fictional character, see Tom "Rocky" Cotton.
Thomas Bryant Cotton (born May 13, 1977) is an American politician, attorney, and former military officer serving as the junior United States senator from Arkansas since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Arkansas, Preceded by ...
Tom Cotton | |
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United States Senator from Arkansas | |
Assumed office January 3, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Mark Pryor |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Mike Ross |
Succeeded by | Bruce Westerman |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Bryant Cotton (1977-05-13) May 13, 1977 (age 46) Dardanelle, Arkansas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Anna Peckham (m. 2014) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) |
Website | Senate website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | |
Rank | Captain |
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Battles/wars | |
Awards | |
Tom Cotton on his bill to mandate compony disclosure of foreign subsidies prior to merger Recorded December 8, 2022 | |
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Cotton was elected as the U.S. representative for Arkansas's 4th congressional district in 2012 and to the Senate at age 37 in 2014, defeating two-term Democratic incumbent Mark Pryor.