Barbara Sue Boxer, born Barbara Sue Levy on November 11, 1940, is a renowned American politician and lobbyist who made a lasting impact in the United States Senate, serving the state of California from 1993 to 2017. As a dedicated member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented California's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 1993.
Born in the vibrant city of Brooklyn, New York, Boxer graduated from George W. Wingate High School and Brooklyn College. She began her career as a stockbroker, working for several years before relocating to California with her husband. During the 1970s, she pursued a career in journalism, working for the Pacific Sun and serving as an aide to U.S. Representative John L. Burton. Boxer's dedication to public service led her to serve on the Marin County Board of Supervisors for six years, becoming the first female president of the board.
With her slogan "Barbara Boxer Gives a Damn", she won the election for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, representing California's 6th district. Boxer's remarkable political journey continued when she won the 1992 election for the U.S. Senate, going on to serve three terms.
In 2004, she received an unprecedented 6.96 million votes, setting a record for the most votes in any U.S. Senate election in history. This achievement was later surpassed by her colleague, Dianne Feinstein, in her 2012 re-election. Boxer and Feinstein became the first female pair of U.S. Senators representing any state at the same time.
Throughout her illustrious career, Boxer held various positions, including ranking member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, vice chair of the Select Committee on Ethics, and Democratic Chief Deputy Whip. She is known for her strong liberal perspectives, which have made a significant impact on the political landscape.
