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Benjamin Louis Cardin (born October 5, 1943) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Maryland, a seat he has held since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the U.S. representative for Maryland's 3rd congressional district from 1987 to 2007.
A third-generation Marylander, Ben Cardin has been a national leader on health care, retirement security, the environment and fiscal issues while representing the people of Maryland in the U.S. Senate, and before that in the House of Representatives.
A third-generation Marylander, Ben Cardin has been a national leader on health care, retirement security, the environment and fiscal issues.
Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland says he will retire at the end of his third term. His announcement Monday triggers what is likely to be a highly competitive primary to replace him in the blue-leaning state.
May 1, 2023 · Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland, a long-serving Democrat, announced his retirement on Monday, clearing the way for highly competitive primaries to replace him in 2024, especially among Democrats...
May 1, 2023 · Ben Cardin, a Maryland Democrat, plans to announce his retirement from the Senate in the coming days, multiple sources familiar with the matter tell TIME, setting up a potentially crowded and...
Following his mantra that “how a country treats its women is a barometer of economic and social success,” Cardin has raised awareness of gender equity in both domestic and foreign policy. He leads the Senate effort to remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
May 11, 2024 · U.S. Senator Ben Cardin announced Monday he will not seek reelection in 2024 and will retire after five decades in politics.
May 1, 2023 · Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin announced Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2024, likely setting up a competitive primary in the Democratic stronghold state. “It is time and when this...
Nov 6, 2018 · Ben Cardin (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Maryland. He assumed office on January 3, 2007. His current term ends on January 3, 2025. Cardin (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Maryland. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
