Jessica Wehrman

Longtime Louisiana Democratic senator fended off David Duke challenge in 1990, chaired Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Carter is one of two Republicans so far who are running to take the seat held by vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Once a Democratic congressman from rural Illinois, Glenn Poshard became a university president and still keeps close ties to his district.

San Francisco Democrat went on to serve in state Senate after leaving Congress, becoming mentor to many state Democrats.

Former Rep. Peter DeFazio settles into a post-congressional career with world travels, while still dabbling in his pet policy issues.

More than many lawmakers, former Rep. Brad Wenstrup was well positioned to make an easy transition from Congress back to “civilian” life.

“It was the first time I’ve been in the private sector since I worked for my dad’s fast food restaurant,” says the Illinois Republican.

John Katko went from serving in Congress to hosting a TV show that's now being distributed to 188 PBS member stations nationwide.

A few years back — I think I was covering an inauguration, maybe, or some other high-security event — I found myself in a position I had not been in more than 20 years of reporting: alone in the Capitol Rotunda. It was early morning, and the sunlight streamed in from the high windows like […]

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday ended weeks of speculation about his health with a statement saying he’s on the mend. The Kentucky Republican, who was hospitalized June 14, issued a letter to fellow Kentuckians telling them he has been recovering from a fall, followed by what he termed “a mild case of […]