John Ensign

A Senator and a Representative from Nevada. Born in Roseville, Placer County, Calif. , March 25, 1958. Graduated E. W. Clark High School, Las Vegas, 1976. Attended University of Nevada 1979. B. S. , Oregon State University, Corvalis 1981. D. V. M. Colorado State University, Fort Collins 1985. Owner, West Flamingo Animal Hospital, Las Vegas 1987. General manager, Gold Strike Hotel and Casino 1991. General manager, Nevada Landing Hotel and Casino. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fourth and One Hundred Fifth Congresses (January 3, 1995-January 3, 1999). Was not a candidate in 1998 for reelection to the U. S. House of Representatives. Was an unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States Senate in 1998. Elected to the United States Senate in 2000. Reelected in 2006 and served from January 3, 2001, until his resignation on May 3, 2011. Chair, National Republican Senatorial Committee (2007-2008), Republican Policy Committee (2009).