Age: 51

Party affiliation: Democrat

Hometown: Born Seneca, S.C., grew up in Robbins, N.C.

Occupation: North Carolina senator

Education: Bachelor's from North Carolina State University, Law degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Experience: Senator from North Carolina (1998), former trial lawyer

Family: Spouse Elizabeth; daughters Emma Claire and Cate; sons Jack and Wade. Wade died in 1996.

Web site: johnkerry.com