[1] Formerly Democratic, changed to the Republican party in 1996.
Father: Norman Coleman Sr. (b. 1925, d. 2007)
Mother: Beverly Coleman (b. circa 1927, d. 2011)
Wife: Laurie Casserly (four children, two deceased)
Son: Jacob
Daughter: Sarah
Son: Adam (d. 1983 in infancy, Zellweger Syndrome)
Daughter: Grace (d. 1992 in infancy, Zellweger Syndrome)
High School: James Madison High School, Brooklyn, NY
University: BA, Hofstra University
Law School: JD, University of Iowa (1976)
US Senator, Minnesota (2003-09)
Mayor of St. Paul, MN (1994-2002)
Faith and Politics Institute Congressional Advisory Council
Freemasonry Ancient Landmark Lodge #5
Israel Project Board of Advisors
National Endowment for Democracy Board Member
Republican Main Street Partnership
Ripon Society Honorary Advisory Board
US Holocaust Memorial Museum Council member
Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service
Draft Deferment: Vietnam
Bush Pioneer 2004 Ranger
Risk Factors: Marijuana