It's A Political Family Affair Quiz

Answer: Paul

Ron Paul may be best known for his three presidential runs, first in 1988 as the Libertarian Party candidate and then in 2008 and 2012 as a Republican vying for that party's nomination. But less commonly known is that he was a track star in high school, winning the Pennsylvania state championship in the 200 meter dash.

His son Rand, a United States senator from Kentucky, made a similar run at the Republican nomination in 2016.

Answer: Symington

Stuart Symington was a long-time United States senator from Missouri. He was second to John Kennedy in the voting for the 1960 Democratic presidential nomination. His son James (Jim) Symington served four terms in the US House of Representatives. James ran for the Senate seat vacated after his father's retirement.

He lost in the primary to Congressman Jerry Litton who tragically perished in a plane crash on election night. Former Missouri Governor Warren Hearnes was appointed to take Litton's place on the ballot in the general election.

A noted Civil War expert, Jim Symington was featured prominently in Ken Burns' documentary on the Civil War.

Answer: Cuomo

Both Mario and his son Andrew served terms as governor of New York. Mario was governor from 1983 to 1994. Andrew was elected in 2011 and as of 2016 still held that office. His brother Chris is a political and legal television analyst.

Answer: Udall

Stewart Udall served in the US House of Representatives, representing Arizona from 1955 to 1961. He was appointed Secretary of the Interior by President Kennedy in 1961 and served in that capacity through Lyndon Johnson's presidency. His younger brother Morris "Mo" Udall also represented Arizona in the US House of Representatives from 1961-1991 and had an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1976, losing to then Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia.

Answer: Rockefeller

Nelson and Winthrop Rockefeller both served as governors of their states--Nelson for New York and Winthrop for Arkansas. Nelson Rockefeller made three unsuccessful runs at the Republican presidential nomination: in 1960, 1964 and 1968. After Richard Nixon's resignation from the presidency Vice-President Gerald Ford took office and named Nelson Rockefeller as his vice-president in 1974. Winthrop Rockefeller was one of five siblings.

He was elected governor of Arkansas in 1966 in a state that traditionally voted Democratic.

Answer: Long

Huey Long served as governor of Louisiana from 1926 to 1932 and as a United States senator from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. Younger brother Earl served as governor of Louisiana on three different occasions: 1939 to 1940, 1948 to 1953 and 1956 to 1960. The movie "All The King's Men" was allegedly based on Huey Long's controversial political career.

Answer: Humphrey

Hubert Humphrey served as vice-president under Lyndon Johnson. When Johnson decided not to run for re-election in 1968, Humphrey sought and won the Democratic nomination but lost to Richard Nixon in the general election. He returned to the Senate in 1971, representing Minnesota until his death in 1978.

His wife Muriel served as interim senator for the rest of his term after his passing from cancer.

Answer: Romney

George Romney was governor of Michigan from 1963 to 1969. He tried to get the Republican nomination for president in 1968, but lost it to Richard Nixon. His son Mitt was governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 and did get the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, losing in the general election to Barack Obama who was seeking a second term in the White House.

Answer: Carnahan

Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan tragically perished in a plane crash while campaigning for the United States Senate. He was elected posthumously and the seat was filled by his wife Jean. His son Russ was a US congressman and daughter Robin served as Missouri secretary of state.

Answer: Kennedy

I thought I would include one president in this quiz. John Kennedy was, of course, the 35th president of the United States. Robert, aka Bobby, served as Attorney General under his brother and then was elected to the Senate. He ran for president in the 1968 Democratic primary, but was assassinated in the Spring of that year. Edward (Ted) served in the Unites States Senate for nearly 47 years up until his death.