U.S. Senate
Job Description: A U.S. Senator is an elected member of Congress. Two U.S. Senators are elected from each state. Splitting their time between Washington D.C. and their home state, Senators write and vote on federal legislation. Senators are assigned to serve on committees, in which they review bills, or proposed laws. Each committee focuses on a different topic, including budget, health, education, foreign relations, transportation and homeland security.
A U.S. Senator must be at least 30 years old, be a U.S. citizen and live in the state in which he is elected. A U.S. senator serves a six-year term. This year in Pennsylvania there is one senate seat up for election.
Official Candidates for the November 2nd General Election
Joe Sestak - (D)
Current Job: U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District since 2007
Website: http://www.joesestak.com/Home/Home.html
Background: United States Navy 1974-2005, Retired as two star Rear Admiral
National Security Council, Director for Defense Policy 1994-1997
Hometown: Edgmont Township, Delaware County
Pat Toomey - (R)
Current Job: Full-Time Candidate
Website: http://www.toomeyforsenate.com/
Background: U.S. Representative, 1999-2005
President of the Club for Growth, 2005-2009
Hometown: Zionsville, Lehigh County