History of Elizabeth Warren in Timeline
Elizabeth Warren is a prominent American politician and the senior U.S. Senator from Massachusetts since 2013. As a Democrat with progressive views, her senatorial work centers on consumer protection, economic equality, and strengthening social safety nets. Prior to her political career, she was a distinguished law professor. Warren was a presidential candidate in the 2020 Democratic primaries, where she finished third.
1911: Father's Birth
In 1911, Donald Jones Herring, Elizabeth Warren's father, was born.
1912: Mother's Birth
In 1912, Pauline Louise (née Reed), Elizabeth Warren's mother, was born.
1912: Site of Bread and Roses Strike
The entry mentions the 1912 Bread and Roses strike, although it does not describe events from that specific date. In February 9, 2019, Warren officially announced her candidacy at a rally in Lawrence, Massachusetts, at the site of the 1912 Bread and Roses strike.
June 22, 1949: Birth in Oklahoma City
On June 22, 1949, Elizabeth Ann Herring, now known as Elizabeth Warren, was born in Oklahoma City.
June 22, 1949: Elizabeth Warren's Birth
On June 22, 1949, Elizabeth Ann Warren (née Herring) was born. She is an American politician and former law professor.
1968: Left George Washington University
In 1968, Elizabeth Warren left George Washington University after two years to marry James Robert "Jim" Warren.
1970: Graduation from University of Houston
In 1970, Elizabeth Warren graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science degree in speech pathology and audiology.
1970: Taught Children with Disabilities
In 1970, Elizabeth Warren taught children with disabilities for a year in a public school.
1976: Juris Doctor and Bar Examination
In 1976, Elizabeth Warren received her Juris Doctor and passed the bar examination.
1976: Voted for Gerald Ford
In 1976, Elizabeth Warren voted for Gerald Ford in the presidential election.
1977: Lecturer at Rutgers University
In 1977, Elizabeth Warren began her career in academia as a lecturer at Rutgers University, Newark School of Law.
1978: Divorce from First Husband
In 1978, Elizabeth Warren divorced her first husband.
1978: Moved to University of Houston
In 1978, Elizabeth Warren moved to the University of Houston Law Center.
July 12, 1980: Marriage to Bruce H. Mann
On July 12, 1980, Elizabeth Warren married law professor Bruce H. Mann but kept her first husband's surname.
1980: Associate Dean
In 1980, Elizabeth Warren became an associate dean at the University of Houston Law Center.
1980: Published Article on Public Utilities
In 1980, Elizabeth Warren published an article in the Notre Dame Law Review arguing for automatic utility rate increases due to over-regulation.
1983: Professor at University of Texas
In 1983, Elizabeth Warren became a full professor at the University of Texas School of Law, staying until 1987.
1984: Contributed to Native American Cookbook
In 1984, Elizabeth Warren contributed recipes to a Native American cookbook and identified herself as Cherokee.
1985: Visiting Professor at University of Michigan
In 1985, Elizabeth Warren was a visiting professor at the University of Michigan.
1986: Identified as American Indian on State Bar of Texas Form
In 1986, Elizabeth Warren identified her race as "American Indian" on a State Bar of Texas write-in form used for statistical information gathering, but added that there was "no indication it was used for professional advancement".
1987: End of Tenure at University of Texas
In 1987, Elizabeth Warren ended her tenure at the University of Texas School of Law.
1987: Joins University of Pennsylvania Law School
In 1987, Warren joined the University of Pennsylvania Law School as a full professor.
1989: Publication of "As We Forgive Our Debtors"
In 1989, Elizabeth Warren, along with Teresa A. Sullivan and Jay Westbrook, published "As We Forgive Our Debtors", a book based on their research into bankruptcy law.
1990: Named William A. Schnader Professor
In 1990, Warren obtained an endowed chair at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, becoming the William A. Schnader Professor of Commercial Law.
1991: Registered as Republican
From 1991 to 1996, Elizabeth Warren was registered as a Republican.
1992: Visiting Professor at Harvard Law
In 1992, Warren taught for a year at Harvard Law School as the Robert Braucher Visiting Professor of Commercial Law.
1995: Harvard Law School Listed Warren as Native American
From 1995 to 2004, Elizabeth Warren's employer, Harvard Law School, listed her as a Native American in its federal affirmative action forms; Warren later said she was unaware of this.
1995: Advising the National Bankruptcy Review Commission
In 1995, Elizabeth Warren began advising the National Bankruptcy Review Commission at the request of Mike Synar.
1995: Switched to Democratic Party
In 1995, Elizabeth Warren has said that she began to vote Democratic because she no longer believed that the Republicans were the party who best supported markets.
1995: Death of Mother
In 1995, Pauline Louise (née Reed), Elizabeth Warren's mother, passed away.
1995: Joins Harvard Law School
In 1995, Warren left the University of Pennsylvania to become the Leo Gottlieb Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.
1995: First Foray into Public Policy
In 1995, Warren started working to oppose what later became a 2005 act that restricted bankruptcy access for individuals.
1996: Registered as Republican
From 1991 to 1996, Elizabeth Warren was registered as a Republican.
1996: Highest-Paid Professor
In 1996, Warren became the highest-paid professor at Harvard University who was not an administrator.
1997: Death of Father
In 1997, Donald Jones Herring, Elizabeth Warren's father, passed away.
2004: Harvard Law School Listed Warren as Native American
From 1995 to 2004, Elizabeth Warren's employer, Harvard Law School, listed her as a Native American in its federal affirmative action forms; Warren later said she was unaware of this.
2004: Published "The Two-Income Trap"
In 2004, Elizabeth Warren and her daughter, Amelia Tyagi, wrote "The Two-Income Trap: Why Middle-Class Mothers and Fathers Are Going Broke," discussing the financial struggles of middle-class families.
2004: Rising Prominence
In 2004, Elizabeth Warren began to rise in prominence with an appearance on the Dr. Phil show, and published several books including The Two-Income Trap.
2004: Published Article on Middle-Class Struggles
In 2004, Elizabeth Warren published an article in the Washington University Law Review arguing against correlating middle-class struggles with over-consumption.
2005: Among Most-Cited Scholars
From 2005 to 2009, Warren was among the three most-cited scholars in bankruptcy and commercial law.
2005: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act
In 2005, Congress passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, which curtailed consumers' ability to file for bankruptcy, despite Warren's opposition.
2005: Published Study on Bankruptcy and Medical Bills
In 2005, Elizabeth Warren and David Himmelstein published a study on bankruptcy and medical bills, finding that half of all families filing for bankruptcy did so after a serious medical problem.
2005: Bankruptcy Act
In 2005, the act restricting bankruptcy access for individuals, which Warren had opposed, became law.
2006: Member of FDIC Advisory Committee
In 2006, Elizabeth Warren became a member of the FDIC Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion.
2007: Rise in National Profile
Around 2007, Elizabeth Warren's national profile began to rise after she took forceful public stances in favor of more stringent banking regulations following the financial crisis of 2007–2008.
November 14, 2008: Chair of Congressional Oversight Panel
On November 14, 2008, Harry Reid appointed Warren to chair the Congressional Oversight Panel for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act.
2008: Financial Crisis
During the financial crisis of 2007–2008, Elizabeth Warren took forceful public stances in favor of more stringent banking regulations.
2008: Economic 'Backlash' to Financial Crisis
In 2008, the beginning of the financial crisis, journalists saw that Elizabeth Warren had helped lead an economic 'backlash' to the 2008 financial crisis that pulled the [Democratic] party leftward.
2009: Among Most-Cited Scholars
From 2005 to 2009, Warren was among the three most-cited scholars in bankruptcy and commercial law.
2009: Named Bostonian of the Year and Received Lelia J. Robinson Award
In 2009, The Boston Globe named Elizabeth Warren the Bostonian of the Year, and the Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts honored her with the Lelia J. Robinson Award. She also became the first professor in Harvard's history to win the law school's Sacks–Freund Teaching Award for a second time, and was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
July 2010: Dodd-Frank Act Signed Into Law
In July 2010, the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), was signed into law.
September 2010: Special Advisor on CFPB
In September 2010, Obama named Warren Assistant to the President and Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Treasury on the CFPB to set up the new agency.
2010: End of FDIC Advisory Committee Membership
In 2010, Elizabeth Warren's membership of the FDIC Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion ended.
2010: Special Election After Kennedy's Death
In 2010, Scott Brown won the seat in a special election after Ted Kennedy's death, which Warren aimed to contest in the 2012 election.
2010: Named One of the Most Influential Attorneys
In 2010, The National Law Journal named Elizabeth Warren one of the 40 most influential attorneys of the decade, and was also named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
September 14, 2011: Announced Senate Candidacy
On September 14, 2011, Warren declared her intention to run for the Democratic nomination for the 2012 election in Massachusetts for the U.S. Senate.
2011: Harvard's Only Tenured Public Law School Professor
As of 2011, Warren was Harvard's only tenured law professor who had attended law school at an American public university.
2011: Commencement Address at Rutgers Law School
In 2011, Elizabeth Warren delivered the commencement address at Rutgers Law School, received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree and membership in the Order of the Coif, and was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
2011: Establishment of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
In 2011, Warren's scholarship and public advocacy were the impetus for establishing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
January 2012: Named One of the Top U.S. Progressives
In January 2012, New Statesman magazine named Elizabeth Warren one of the "top 20 U.S. progressives".
January 2012: Cordray Appointed to CFPB
In January 2012, Obama appointed Richard Cordray as director of the CFPB, after it was determined that Warren could not win Senate confirmation.
June 2, 2012: Wins Democratic Nomination
On June 2, 2012, Elizabeth Warren secured the Democratic nomination, running unopposed and receiving a record 95.77% of delegate votes at the state Democratic convention. During this time, she faced opposition from business interests.
September 5, 2012: Speaks at Democratic National Convention
On September 5, 2012, Elizabeth Warren delivered a prime-time speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention. During her speech, she portrayed herself as a champion of the middle class, stating the system is rigged against them and criticized Wall Street CEOs.
November 6, 2012: Elected to U.S. Senate
On November 6, 2012, Elizabeth Warren was elected to the U.S. Senate from Massachusetts, defeating Scott Brown with 53.7% of the vote, becoming the first woman elected to the Senate from Massachusetts.
December 2012: Assigned to Senate Banking Committee
In December 2012, Elizabeth Warren was assigned a seat on the Senate Banking Committee, overseeing the implementation of Dodd-Frank and banking industry regulations.
2012: Scott Brown Speculated Warren Fabricated Native Ancestry
During Elizabeth Warren's first Senate race in 2012, her opponent, Scott Brown, speculated that she had fabricated Native ancestry to gain advantage on the employment market and used Elizabeth Warren's ancestry in several attack ads. Warren denied that her alleged heritage gave her any advantages in her schooling or her career.
2012: Native American Heritage Claim
In 2012, Elizabeth Warren stated that "being Native American has been part of my story, I guess, since the day I was born".
2012: Senate Election
In 2012, Elizabeth Warren was running for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate.
2012: Worked on Warren's Senate Campaign
In 2012, Michelle Wu worked on Elizabeth Warren's Senate campaign before running for Boston City Council herself.
2012: Obama Echoes Warren's Sentiments
In 2012, President Obama echoed sentiments expressed by Elizabeth Warren in a campaign speech.
2012: Election to the Senate
In 2012, Warren defeated incumbent Republican Scott Brown and became the first female U.S. senator from Massachusetts.
2012: Named Top U.S. Progressive
In 2012, the British magazine New Statesman named Elizabeth Warren among the "top 20 U.S. progressives".
January 3, 2013: Sworn into U.S. Senate
On January 3, 2013, Elizabeth Warren was officially sworn in as a U.S. Senator by Vice President Joe Biden.
February 2013: Questions Banking Regulators
In February 2013, at her first Banking Committee hearing, Elizabeth Warren questioned banking regulators about when they last took a Wall Street bank to trial, expressing concern that 'too big to fail' had become 'too big for trial'.
May 2013: Introduces Bank on Student Loans Fairness Act
In May 2013, Elizabeth Warren introduced the Bank on Student Loans Fairness Act, proposing that students receive government education loans at the same low rate as banks (0.75%). In May 2013, she also questioned the Justice Department, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Reserve regarding settlement decisions over court trials.
October 2013: Encourages Hillary Clinton to run for president
In October 2013, Elizabeth Warren joined 15 women Democratic senators in signing a letter that encouraged Hillary Clinton to run for president in 2016.
2013: Warren Becomes Senator
In 2013, Elizabeth Warren began serving as the senior United States senator from Massachusetts.
2013: Michelle Wu Runs for Boston City Council
In 2013, Michelle Wu, a former law student of Warren's, ran for Boston City Council.
April 2014: Published "A Fighting Chance"
In April 2014, Metropolitan Books published Elizabeth Warren's book "A Fighting Chance," which discusses the challenges to the American dream.
2014: Top Democratic Fundraiser
During the 2014 election cycle, Elizabeth Warren was a top Democratic fundraiser, supporting various candidates and party initiatives.
July 2015: Reintroduces 21st Century Glass-Steagall Act
In July 2015, Elizabeth Warren, along with John McCain, Maria Cantwell, and Angus King, reintroduced the 21st Century Glass-Steagall Act, aimed at reducing taxpayer risk in the financial system.
2015: Criticizes the Trans-Pacific Partnership
In 2015, Elizabeth Warren criticized the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), arguing that it lacked sufficient dispute resolution mechanisms and labor protections for American workers.
2015: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2015, Elizabeth Warren was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
June 9, 2016: Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
On June 9, 2016, after the California Democratic primary, Elizabeth Warren formally endorsed Hillary Clinton for President.
September 20, 2016: Calls for Wells Fargo CEO resignation
On September 20, 2016, during a hearing, Elizabeth Warren called for Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf to resign and be criminally investigated over the company's unauthorized opening of two million checking and credit-card accounts.
December 2016: Gains Seat on Senate Armed Services Committee
In December 2016, Elizabeth Warren was appointed to the Senate Armed Services Committee, a high-profile position considered to fuel speculation about a potential 2020 presidential bid.
2016: Seen as a Leading Figure in the Democratic Party
After the 2016 election of Donald Trump, many commenters saw Elizabeth Warren as one of the de facto leading figures in a Democratic Party that lacked a clear singular post-Obama leader.
2016: Pressuring Clinton on Appointees
Ahead of the 2016 election, Elizabeth Warren pressured Hillary Clinton to commit to not appointing Wall Street-friendly people to her administration.
2016: Shaping Hillary Clinton's Potential Administration
In 2016, Elizabeth Warren discreetly engaged in an effort to influence how Hillary Clinton might staff her administration if she won the election.
2016: Influence on Presidential Staffing
In 2016, Warren influenced 2016 Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton on the matter of staffing presidential administrations.
2016: Foreign Government Attacked 2016 Election
In April 2019, Elizabeth Warren referenced the Mueller Report in her call to impeach Donald Trump, citing the report's claim that a hostile foreign government attacked the 2016 election to help Donald Trump, and that Donald Trump welcomed that help.
January 6, 2017: Announces run for second Senate term
On January 6, 2017, Elizabeth Warren announced via email that she would run for a second term as a U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, citing the need to stand up against Donald Trump's policies.
January 2017: Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act Read in Senate
In January 2017, the Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act, written by Elizabeth Warren, was first read in the Senate.
February 2017: Senate rebukes Warren for reading Coretta Scott King letter
During Jeff Sessions's attorney general nomination debate in February 2017, Elizabeth Warren quoted a 1986 letter from Coretta Scott King. Senate Republicans ruled Warren had violated Senate rules, prohibiting her from further debate. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's rebuke, 'She was warned. She was given an explanation. Nevertheless, she persisted,' became a slogan for Warren.
April 2017: Published "This Fight Is Our Fight"
In April 2017, Elizabeth Warren published her 11th book, "This Fight Is Our Fight: The Battle to Save America's Middle Class," exploring the plight of the American middle class and advocating for stronger social programs.
October 3, 2017: Calls on Wells Fargo CEO to Resign
On October 3, 2017, Elizabeth Warren called on Wells Fargo CEO Timothy J. Sloan to resign during his appearance before the Senate Banking Committee, accusing him of incompetence or complicity in the bank's wrongdoings.
2017: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2017, Elizabeth Warren was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World.
July 2018: Trump's 'Pocahontas' Remark at Montana Rally
At a July 2018 Montana rally, President Donald Trump mocked Elizabeth Warren for her assertions of Native American ancestry and pejoratively called her "Pocahontas".
September 29, 2018: Considers running for president in 2020
On September 29, 2018, at a town hall meeting in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Elizabeth Warren stated that she would "take a hard look" at running for president in the 2020 election after the 2018 United States elections concluded.
October 2018: Release of DNA Test Analysis
In October 2018, Elizabeth Warren released an analysis of a DNA test by geneticist Carlos D. Bustamante that found her ancestry to be mostly European but "strongly support[ed] the existence of an unadmixed Native American ancestor".
2018: Boston Globe Investigation on Ethnicity
A 2018 Boston Globe investigation found that Elizabeth Warren's reported ethnicity played no role in her rise in the academic legal profession.
2018: Called for abolishing ICE
In 2018, Elizabeth Warren called for abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
2018: Wins Senate Re-election
In 2018, Elizabeth Warren won re-election to the U.S. Senate, defeating Republican Geoff Diehl by a margin of 60% to 36%.
2018: Re-election to Senate
In 2018, Warren was reelected as a U.S. Senator, defeating Republican nominee Geoff Diehl.
2018: Women's History Month Theme
In 2018, the Women's History Month theme in the United States was "Nevertheless, She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women", referring to McConnell's remark about Elizabeth Warren.
December 31, 2018: Announces exploratory committee for presidential run
On December 31, 2018, Elizabeth Warren announced that she was forming an exploratory committee to run for president of the United States.
January 2019: Warren Addressed DNA Testing Concerns in Iowa
During a January 2019 public appearance in Sioux City, Iowa, Elizabeth Warren responded to concerns about her DNA testing and its impact on tribal sovereignty.
January 2019: Criticized Trump's decision to withdraw troops from Syria and Afghanistan
In January 2019, Elizabeth Warren criticized Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria and Afghanistan, arguing that such withdrawals should be part of a "coordinated" plan with U.S. allies.
January 2019: Declines PAC Money
In January 2019, Elizabeth Warren stated that she does not accept money from Political Action Committees (PACs).
February 9, 2019: Presidential Candidacy Announcement
On February 9, 2019, Elizabeth Warren announced her candidacy in the 2020 United States presidential election.
February 2019: Apologized for Identifying as Native American
In February 2019, Elizabeth Warren apologized for having identified as Native American.
February 2019: Surprise Visit to Native American Conference
In February 2019, Elizabeth Warren received a standing ovation during a surprise visit to a Native American conference.
April 2019: Called for Impeachment Proceedings Against Trump
In April 2019, after reading the Mueller report, Elizabeth Warren called on the House of Representatives to begin impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump.
June 2019: Places Second in Some Polls
In early June 2019, Elizabeth Warren placed second in some polls during the Democratic primary race, with Joe Biden in first place and Bernie Sanders in third.
July 2019: Deb Haaland Endorsed Warren for President
In July 2019, Representative Deb Haaland (D-NM) endorsed Elizabeth Warren for president, calling her "a great partner for Indian Country".
July 17, 2019: Introduces College Student Hunger Act of 2019
On July 17, 2019, Elizabeth Warren and Representative Al Lawson introduced the College Student Hunger Act of 2019, legislation to make low-income college students eligible for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
August 2019: Apology at Native American Forum in Iowa
In August 2019, Elizabeth Warren apologized again before a Native American Forum in Iowa for any confusion or harm caused by her announcement regarding tribal sovereignty and citizenship.
September 2019: Holds Rally in New York City
In September 2019, Elizabeth Warren held a rally at New York City's Washington Square Park that was attended by over 20,000 people. Attendees waited in long lines for selfies with Warren.
October 2019: Limits Campaign Contributions
In October 2019, Elizabeth Warren announced that her campaign would not accept contributions of more than $200 from executives at banks, large tech companies, private equity firms, hedge funds, fossil fuel, or pharmaceutical executives.
2019: Net Worth in 2019
As of 2019, according to Forbes Magazine, Elizabeth Warren's net worth was $12 million.
2019: Raises $24.6 Million in Third Quarter
During the third quarter of 2019, Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign raised $24.6 million, with an average donation of $26.
2019: Report on Warren's Efforts
In 2019, Alex Thompson reported in Politico on Warren's efforts ahead of the 2016 election to pressure Clinton on potential appointees.
2019: Comments on Warren's Political Shift
In 2019, comments surfaced from high school friends and colleagues regarding Warren's shift from conservative to progressive political views.
February 2020: Accepts Support from Super PACs
In February 2020, Elizabeth Warren began accepting support from Super PACs, after failing to convince other Democratic presidential candidates to disavow them.
March 5, 2020: Withdrawal from Presidential Race
On March 5, 2020, Elizabeth Warren withdrew from the 2020 United States presidential election after Super Tuesday.
April 23, 2020: Brother's Death from COVID-19
On April 23, 2020, Elizabeth Warren announced on Twitter that her eldest brother, Don Reed Herring, had died of COVID-19 two days earlier.
August 11, 2020: Kamala Harris announced as Biden's running mate
On August 11, 2020, Kamala Harris was officially announced as Joe Biden's running mate, ending speculation about other potential candidates like Elizabeth Warren.
November 2020: Considered for Secretary of the Treasury
In November 2020, Elizabeth Warren was named as a potential candidate for Secretary of the Treasury in the incoming Biden Administration.
2020: Criticizes Mike Bloomberg at Democratic Debate
During the ninth debate of the 2020 Democratic primaries, on February 19, Elizabeth Warren criticized fellow candidate Mike Bloomberg, citing non-transparent tax records, claims of misogyny and sexism, and a history of redlining poor neighborhoods.
2020: Presidential Campaign
In 2020, Elizabeth Warren was a candidate in the Democratic Party presidential primaries, ultimately finishing third after Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders.
February 2021: Administration More Receptive to Warren's Input
In February 2021, Jeff Bridgood observed that the Biden administration appeared more receptive to Elizabeth Warren's input than the Obama administration had been, reflecting how the Democratic party had become more in line with her political philosophy.
March 2021: Influence on Biden's Personnel Decisions
In March 2021, Kara Voght of Mother Jones wrote that "Warren has been a private but constant voice to the Biden administration on personnel decisions."
October 1, 2021: Brother John Herring's Death
On October 1, 2021, Elizabeth Warren announced that her brother, John Herring, had died of cancer.
2021: Condemns Capitol Attack
In 2021, Elizabeth Warren was at the Capitol during the attack by Trump supporters. She condemned the events as an "attempted coup" and labeled the perpetrators as "domestic terrorists", later calling for President Trump's removal from office.
June 24, 2022: Wrote Op-Ed Requesting Biden Unblock Resources for Reproductive Health Services
After the June 24, 2022, Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Elizabeth Warren wrote a New York Times op-ed requesting that President Joe Biden unblock critical resources and authority that states and the federal government can use to meet the surge in demand for reproductive health services.
2022: Combined Income Reported
For 2022, Elizabeth Warren and her husband reported a combined income of $1 million, with her salary as U.S. Senator accounting for a fifth of that sum.
2022: Voted for Respect for Marriage Act
In 2022, Elizabeth Warren voted to advance legislation to codify same-sex marriage into federal law by voting for the Respect for Marriage Act.
March 2024: Signed Letter Urging Recognition of Palestinian State
In March 2024, Elizabeth Warren was one of 19 Democratic senators to sign a letter to the Biden administration urging the U.S. to recognize a "nonmilitarized" Palestinian state after the war in Gaza.
April 2024: Rated Among Top 10 Most Popular Senators
In April 2024, a Morning Consult poll rated Elizabeth Warren among the top 10 most popular senators in the United States.
2024: Re-election to a Third Senate Term
In 2024, Elizabeth Warren was reelected to a third Senate term against Republican nominee John Deaton.
2024: Stern's Book
In 2024, Stern noted in his book that Warren worked to influence how Hillary Clinton might staff an administration.
2024: Cited in 'The Rebels' Book
In his 2024 book The Rebels: Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and the Struggle for a New American Politics, Joshua Green cites Elizabeth Warren as a major figure in shaping the Democratic Party's embrace of more leftward politics after the Great Recession.
2025: Estimated Net Worth
As of early 2025, TheStreet.com estimates Elizabeth Warren's net worth at least $8 million.
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