John Ensign, candidate for U.S. Senate

Party: Republican

Office sought: U.S. Senate

Age: 48

Number of years in office: 6

Occupation: Veterinarian

Address: P.O. Box 26568, Las Vegas

Phone number: (702) 880-1000

Family: Wife, Darlene and 3 children

Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Previous experience: Member U.S. House of Representatives

Religious or civic organizations you belong to: Recipient of the 2004 Jacob K. Javits Award for his efforts and action on behalf of Americans with disabilities and the 2005 Educational Pioneer Award for his vision and contributions to the disadvantaged student population of Nevada. He was also named the top lawmaker in 2004 by the Humane Society of the United States for his commitment to the humane treatment of animals. Ensign led the fight to build a Veterans Hospital in Southern Nevada to provide quality health care for the brave men and women who proudly served this nation.

Reason for running: Ensign has fought for smaller, more effective government; lower taxes; a strong national defense and aggressive approach to combating terrorists; increased parental control in education choices; and quality health care for Nevada's seniors and veterans.