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Benjamin B.
Rhodeside

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOROffice of Senator Tammy Duckworth

Works forDTammy Duckworth · Democratic · Illinois

Legislative Director for U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). Joined Senator Duckworth's staff in 2015 after serving as Senior Policy Advisor on oversight and government reform for Representative Gerry Connolly (VA-11). Expert in legislative strategy, government administration, and federal policy, with emphasis on procurement reform and IT acquisition policy. Previously served as Professional Staff Member for the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, and as Legislative Aide to Sen. Daniel K. Akaka. AmeriCorps City Year Chicago alumnus.

Last year's salary

$90,342

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

14.5y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$1,359,928

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Senate
Apr 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2025
POLICY DIRECTOR
Senate
Jan 3, 2017 to Mar 31, 2019
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Tammy Duckworth
forDTammy Duckworth · Democratic · Illinois 8th District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Jan 2, 2017
PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER
Senate
Apr 1, 2011 to Jun 3, 2012

Chapter III

Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Senior Policy Advisor
Office of Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11)
Professional Staff Member
U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia
Legislative Aide
Office of Sen. Daniel K. Akaka
AmeriCorps City Year Chicago

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