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On April 25, 2007 John McCain announced officially that he will run for President of the United States in 2008. He is a Republican, and must first win the Republican primary to be considered a final candidate for the Presidency.

The purpose of this set of articles is to learn about local resident John McCain, his career as a Senator from Arizona, his political platform, and to provide resources as the campaign progresses.

This article is written neither in support or in opposition to John McCain as a presidential candidate. It is simply offered as a way to get to know this famous Phoenix resident. If you'd like to express your opinion about John McCain, or iof you've met him and want to share the experience, please join us in the About.com Phoenix Forum.

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John McCain Bio

Born: August 29, 1936
Birthplace: Panama Canal Zone, Panama
Resides: Phoenix, AZ
Marital Status: Married to Cindy Lou Hensley
Family: Doug, Sidney, and Andrew from his first marriage; Meghan, John IV (Jack), James (Jimmy), and Bridget from his second marriage.
Religion: Episcopalian

Higher Education:
National War College, 1973-1974
BS from United States Naval Academy, 1958

Professional Experience:
Senate Navy Liaison, 1977-1981
Pilot, Captain, United States Navy, Vietnam, 1958-1981
Beer Distributor

Political Experience:
Senator, United States Senate, 1986-present
Primary Candidate, United States President, 2000
National Security Advisor, Dole/Kemp Presidential Campaign, 1996
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1986

Party: Republican

Current Office: U.S. Senator
First Elected: November 4, 1986
Last Elected: November, 2, 2004
Committees: Armed Services (Senate), Commerce, Science & Transportation (Senate), Indian Affairs (Senate) Chair

Page 1: John McCain Biography
Page 2: Bits and Pieces About John McCain and Family
Page 3: How Senator John McCain Voted on Select Bills
Page 4: Where John McCain Stands on Issues
Page 5: More Issues, and More John McCain Resources