Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Attorney, Former Air Force Officer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/07/1951 |
| Age | 75 years |
| Birthplace | Pontotoc, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Full Name | Roger Frederick Wicker |
Latest News about Roger Wicker
29/08/2025
Wicker traveled to Taiwan with other U.S. senators and met with Taiwanese leaders to discuss security cooperation amid rising tensions with China. During the visit, he emphasized support for Taiwan's self-determination and strengthening bilateral defense ties.
07/01/2025
Roger Wicker was formally elected chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee for the 119th Congress. The position gives him a leading role in shaping U.S. defense policy and overseeing military-related legislation.
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Bio/Wiki
| Roger Frederick Wicker is an American politician, attorney, and Air Force veteran serving as the senior United States senator from Mississippi since December 2007[1][5]. | |
| He was appointed as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2007 and subsequently elected to the same position in 2008[1]. | |
| Prior to his Senate service, Wicker represented Mississippi's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2007[1][4]. | |
| He served in the Mississippi State Senate from 1988 to 1995 and was a Tupelo City Judge Pro Tem from 1986 to 1987[4]. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Arts from the University of Mississippi | |
| Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law |
Family
| Spouse: Cindy Wicker | |
| Children: Two sons |
Social Media
| https://x.com/SenatorWicker | |
| https://www.facebook.com/SenatorRogerWicker | |
| https://www.instagram.com/senatorwicker/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Authored the Muscular Dystrophy Community Assistance, Research, and Education (MD CARE) Act of 2001[4] | |
| 2. Vice-President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly since 2017[2] | |
| 3. Authored the Securing the Homeland by Increasing our Power on the Seas (SHIPS) Act to achieve a 355-ship Navy fleet | |
| 4. Co-founder of the Senate Malaria and Neglected Tropical Disease Caucus | |
| 5. Co-chair of the Senate Rare Disease Caucus | |
| 6. Recognized as a champion of polio eradication | |
| 7. Served in the U.S. Air Force as an officer |