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Where did Tim Kaine attend law school?
Tim Kaine received his B.A. in economics from the University of Missouri.
What year was Tim Kaine elected to city council?
In 1994, Tim Kaine was elected to the city council of the independent city of Richmond.
Was Tim Kaine known for achieving anything special while on the city council of the independent city of Richmond?

Question: Did he represent a specific political party?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Tim Kaine represent a specific political party?