Tom Barrett

ABOUT TOM BARRETT

Democratic politician and fortieth Mayor of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also served in the Wisconsin Senate (from 1989-1993) and in the United States House of Representatives (from 1993-2003).

He received both his undergraduate degree in Economics and his Law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

He entered the Wisconsin gubernatorial race in 2010 and 2012, losing both bids to Republican politician Scott Walker .

His marriage to Kris Barrett resulted in three daughters (Kate, Erin, and Annie) and one son (Tommy).

In 2009, he had a discussion with Vice President Joe Biden while attending a national recovery conference headed by Biden.