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Also Known As Richard John Santorum
Born May 10, 1958 (age 66) • Winchester • Virginia
Title / Office United States Senate (1995-2007), United States • House of Representatives (1991-1995), United States
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Role In United States presidential election of 2012 • United States presidential election of 2016

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