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Senator Harry M. Reid (NV)


Current Office: U.S. Senate
Seniority: Senior Seat
First Elected: 11/04/1986
Last Elected: 11/02/2004
Next Election: 2010
Party: Democratic



Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Landra Gould
5 Children
Lana, Rory, Leif, Josh, Key.
Birth Date: 12/02/1939
Birthplace: Searchlight, NV
Home City: Searchlight, NV
Religion: Mormon

Education:
JD, George Washington University School of Law, 1964
BS, Utah State University, 1961
AS, Southern Utah State College, 1959.

Professional Experience:
Attorney, 1969-1982
Chair, Nevada Gaming Commission, 1977-1982
City Attorney, City of Henderson, 1964-1966
Police Officer, United States Capitol, 1961-1964.

Political Experience:
Majority Leader, United States Senate, 2007-present
Senator, United State Senate, 1987-present
Minority Leader, United States Senate, 2005-2006
Senate Minority Whip, 2003-2004
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1983-1986
Candidate, Mayor of Las Vegas, 1975
Candidate, United States Senate, 1974
Nevada Lieutenant Governor, 1970-1974
Nevada State Assembly, 1968-1970.


Organizations:
Chair, American Cancer Society
Member, Nevada State Bar Association.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Member, Congressional Competitiveness Caucus
Member, Congressional Friends of Animals
Co-Chair, Democratic Policy Committee
Member, Senate Rural Health Caucus
Member, Senate Tourism Caucus.

Committees:
Select Committee on Intelligence, Member




Photo for Senator Harry M. Reid (NV)



Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Website:
http://reid.senate.gov/
Washington, D.C. Webmail:
http://reid.senate.gov/contact ...

Washington, D.C. Address
522 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-2803
Phone: 202-224-3542
Toll Free: 866-736-7343
Fax: 202-224-7327
District Address
600 East William Street, #302
Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: 775-882-7343
Fax: 775-883-1980
District Address
Lloyd D. George Building
333 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Suite 8016
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: 702-388-5020
Fax: 702-388-5030
District Address
Bruce R. Thompson Courthouse and Federal Building
400 South Virginia Street, Suite 902
Reno, NV 89501
Phone: 775-686-5750
Fax: 775-686-5757
Key Staff Address
Gary Myrick
Chief of Staff
522 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3542
Toll Free: 866-736-7343
Fax: 202-224-7327
Key Staff Address
Robin McCain
Scheduler
522 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-224-3542
Toll Free: 866-736-7343
Fax: 202-224-7327
Key Staff Address
Penny Lee
Media Director
522 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3542
Toll Free: 866-736-7343
Fax: 202-224-7327





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