A brief biography of Barbara Boxer

Barbara Boxer, 69; born in Brooklyn.

City of residence: Rancho Mirage

Personal: husband, Stewart; two children; four grandchildren; son-in-law; daughter-in-law

Education: B.A. in economics, Brooklyn College

Career highlights: stockbroker, 1962-1965; journalist, 1972-1974; congressional aide, 1974-1976; Marin County Board of Supervisors, 1976-1982; member of Congress, 1983-1993; U.S. senator, 1993-present

Platform: Boxer, seeking her fourth term, says her single goal is “to get California back on track” by creating jobs and improving the lives of Californians. She says she has been an aggressive representative for the state, and has contributed to the Obama administration’s efforts to increase jobs. She has been a life-long advocate for environmental policies, and has worked to protect threatened parts of California. As head of the Senate Environment and Public Works committee, she helped push through a global warming bill that is awaiting action. She strongly backed the recently approved health care bill.

Website: barbaraboxer.com