Joe Biden - Early Political Career

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Joe Biden - 46th President of the United States (2021–2025)

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Early Political Career

This timeline highlights Joe Biden's early steps into politics and his rise through local and national offices.

Public Defender and Law Practice

1969

Biden practiced law as a public defender and later at a firm run by a locally active Democrat.

New Castle County Council

1970

Biden ran for and won the 4th District Seat on the New Castle County Council.

County Council Service

1971-1973

Biden took office on January 5, 1971, and served until January 1, 1973.

Election to U.S. Senate

1972

Biden defeated J. Caleb Boggs to become the junior U.S. senator from Delaware.

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