Birthdate: July 21, 1944
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States
Died: October 25, 2002
Paul David Wellstone was an American academic, author, and politician who served as a United States Senator for Minnesota from 1991 until his tragic death in a plane crash in 2002. Known for his progressive and populist advocacy within the Democratic Party, Wellstone began his career as a professor at Carleton College, teaching political science. He gained national attention for his grassroots campaigning tactics when he successfully challenged the incumbent senator in 1990. Wellstone was a strong advocate for environmental protection, labor groups, and health care reform during his tenure in the Senate.
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