Jul 21, 2024 - Politics & Policy
In photos: From senator to president, Joe Biden over the years
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Then-newly elected Democratic Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware in Wilmington in 1973. Photo: Via Getty Images
Joe Biden has dedicated more than half a century to serving in U.S. politics.
The big picture: Since being elected as Delaware's Democratic senator in 1973, he has overcome family tragedy to rise to the highest office, defeating former President Trump in 2020 to become the 46th U.S. president.
Go deeper: What's next for Democrats, delegates to replace Biden on the ticket
