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Josh Hawley

Josh Hawley is an American politician and attorney who has served as the senior United States senator from Missouri since 2019.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Josh Hawley is an American politician and attorney who has served as the senior United States senator from Missouri since 2019. A Republican, he previously served as Missouri’s attorney general from 2017 to 2019 and was reelected to the Senate in 2024.

Early life and education

Josh Hawley was born in Springdale, Arkansas, and raised in rural Missouri. He graduated from Stanford University and Yale Law School, and later worked in legal practice and academia.

Missouri attorney general

Hawley served as Missouri’s 42nd attorney general from 2017 to 2019. His office tenure preceded his move to national elected office.

United States Senate

Hawley was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018 and began serving in 2019. He won reelection in 2024 and is described as Missouri’s senior senator.

Political profile

Hawley is a Republican known for conservative and populist positions. He has been a prominent national figure in debates over election certification, technology regulation, and federal power.

Key facts

  • Josh Hawley has represented Missouri in the U.S. Senate since January 2019.
  • He defeated incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill in the 2018 Senate election.
  • He served as Missouri’s attorney general before entering the Senate.
  • He was reelected to the Senate in 2024.
  • He was born in Springdale, Arkansas, and raised in rural Missouri.
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Canadian context

Hawley is a U.S. senator whose positions on trade, technology regulation, and election politics can be relevant to Canadian readers following U.S. federal politics and cross-border policy debates.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Josh Hawley?
Josh Hawley is an American Republican politician and attorney who has represented Missouri in the U.S. Senate since 2019.
What office did Josh Hawley hold before the Senate?
He served as Missouri’s 42nd attorney general from 2017 to 2019.
When was Josh Hawley born?
He was born on December 31, 1979.
What state does Josh Hawley represent?
He represents Missouri in the United States Senate.
Was Josh Hawley reelected?
Yes. He was reelected to the Senate in 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Hawley
    Supports: Basic biographical details, Senate service, attorney general role, and 2024 reelection.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Josh-Hawley
    Supports: Birthplace, political career, Senate election, and 2024 reelection.
  3. GovInfo / Congressional Directory — https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CDIR-2022-10-26/html/CDIR-2022-10-26-MO-S-2.htm
    Supports: Official biographical details including education, career history, Senate service, and committee assignments.
  4. U.S. Senate official website — https://www.hawley.senate.gov/about/
    Supports: Official biography, education, family, and committee membership.