Paul David Wellstone (July 21, 1944 – October 25, 2002) was an American academic, author, and politician who represented Minnesota in the United States Senate from 1991 until he was killed in a plane crash near Eveleth, Minnesota, in 2002.

Paul David Wellstone was a U.S. senator from Minnesota (1991–2002) who was often referred to as the most liberal member of the Senate and who was respected as a man of principle who did not forsake his convictions for political expediency.

Oct 26, 2002 · Profile of Sen Paul Wellstone, 58, who dies in plane crash while campaign for re-election; he was icon of liberalism in Senate, who fought for bills favored by unions and advocates of family ...

As a United States Senator, Paul Wellstone was known for his passionate advocacy of progressive politics, his mastery of Senate rules, and his efforts to empower citizens. He maintained his commitment to progressive values and welcomed vigorous political debate.

Born in 1944 and raised in Arlington, Virginia, Paul Wellstone was the son of Jewish immigrants from Russia. At sixteen, Paul met Sheila Ison at the Maryland shore. They dated during high school and married in 1963.

Paul Wellstone served Minnesota in the U.S. Senate for twelve years, and was a teacher and activist for more than thirty years. Wellstone was a Democrat who balanced his forceful advocacy for social and economic justice with a sense of humor and joy for politics.

Oct 25, 2022 · Twenty years after U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone died in a plane crash on the Iron Range — along with his wife Sheila, daughter Marcia, three campaign staffers and the two pilots — there are new ...