William M. Cowan

A Senator from Massachusetts. Born in Yadkinville, N. C. , April 4, 1969. Graduated Duke University, A. B. , 1991. Graduated Northeastern University School of Law, J. D. , 1994. Law partner. Legal counsel and chief of staff to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick 2009-2012. Appointed as a Democrat to the United States Senate on February 1, 2013, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John F. Kerry, and served until July 15, 2013, a successor having been chosen in a special election. Not a candidate for election to the unexpired portion of the term.