How long did Burris serve as U.S. Senator?
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Roland Burris served as U.S. Senator for Illinois for two years. He was appointed by Governor Rod Blagojevich in December 2008 to replace President-elect Barack Obama, who had resigned to become the 44th President of the United States. Burris was defeated in the 2010 election by Republican Mark Kirk.
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