Chris Christie Age, Biography, Height, Weight, Wife, Net-Worth

May 22, 2024

Chris Christie, born on September 6, 1962, is an American lawyer and politician who served as the governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018. He gained national prominence as a moderate voice in the Republican Party and sought the party’s nomination for president in 2016 and 2024.

Christie graduated in 1984 from the University of Delaware and later pursued law, earning a J.D. degree from Seton Hall University. He practiced law for over a decade at Dughi, Hewit and Palatucci, where he managed and funded campaigns for Republican candidates, including George H.W. Bush’s 1992 reelection campaign and his son’s successful presidential campaign. Christie was appointed U.S. attorney for the district of New Jersey in 2001 and received bipartisan accolades for his efforts in prosecuting corruption.

In 2009, Christie campaigned as the Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, defeating Jon S. Corzine by a comfortable margin.

He connected with a wide spectrum of voters by projecting a middle-class image and pragmatism. After taking office in 2010, Christie was considered a strong potential candidate for the 2012 and 2016 U.S. presidential elections.

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