Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is the senior United States Senator from New York and a member of the Democratic Party. First elected in 1998, he defeated three-term Republican incumbent Al D'Amato by a margin of 55%–44%. He was easily re-elected in 2004 by a margin of 71%–24%.
Before his election to the U.S. Senate, Schumer served in the United States House of Representatives from 1981 to 1999. He represented New York's 16th congressional district, which was later redistricted to the 10th congressional district in 1983 and to the 9th congressional district in 1993. A native of Brooklyn and graduate of Harvard Law School, he was a three-term member of the New York State Assembly, serving from 1975 to 1980.
United States Senator from New York | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 3, 1999 Serving with Kirsten Gillibrand | |
Preceded by | Alfonse D'Amato |
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Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 3, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Dianne Feinstein |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th district | |
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Thomas J. Manton |
Succeeded by | Anthony D. Weiner |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 10th district | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Mario Biaggi |
Succeeded by | Ed Towns |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th district | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Elizabeth Holtzman |
Succeeded by | Charles B. Rangel |
Member of the New York State Assembly | |
In office 1975–1980 | |
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Born | November 23, 1950 Brooklyn, New York City, New York |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Iris Weinshall |
Children | Jessica Schumer Alison Schumer |
Residence | Brooklyn, New York City, New York |
Alma mater | Harvard College (B.A.) Harvard Law School (J.D.) |
Occupation | Attorney |
Religion | Judaism |
Website | Senator Charles E. Schumer |
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