(husband of Stephanie Herseth Sandlin), a Representative from Texas; born in Texarkana, Miller County, Ark., September 29, 1952; graduated from Atlanta High School, Atlanta, Tex.; B.A., Baylor University, Waco, Tex., 1975; J.D., Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Tex., 1978; judge, Harrison County, Tex., 1986-1989; judge, County Court at Law, Harrison County, Tex., 1989-1996; lawyer, private practice; business executive; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-January 3, 2005); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2004.