Chuck Schumer Age, Wife, Family, Biography, Net worth, Kids & More

Posted by Arica Deslauriers on Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Chuck Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is an American Politician from New York City, New York. He currently serves as a senior United States Senator from New York. He elected for this seat back in 1998. Furthermore, the 68-year-old politician is also the Senate Minority Leader since 2017. Moreover, his real full birth name is Charles Ellis Schumer.

Chuck is also the current dean of New York’s congressional delegation. In 1980, he elected to the United States House of Representative from the 16th District. He also managed to get re-elected to the U.S. Congress 8 times from Queens and Brooklyn based district. From 1981 to 1999, Chuck served in the House of Representatives.

Chuck Schumer serving as the senior United States Senator from New York

In fact, Charles was also the three-term member of the New York State Assembly from 1975 to 1980. The politician also remained the chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

Recently, Schumer had a meeting with the US President Donald Trump and top Democrat Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday at Oval office. They also had a heated argument on the importance of border security and building a wall along the border with Mexico.

Profile, Parents & Early Life

Chuck Schumer American Politician

The politician was born on 23rd November 1950 in New York City, New York, United States. Therefore, Chuck Schumer’s age is 68 years old, as of 2018. His father “Abraham Schumer” operated an exterminating business. Chuck’s mother “Selma Schumer” was a homemaker.

Furthermore, the politician also has two siblings. His younger brother name is “Robert Schumer”. He also has a younger sister named “Fran Schumer”. Charles attended James Madison High School and graduated as class valedictorian.

Later, he got enrolled at Harvard College and received his BA degree. The politician later started studying at the Harvard Law School and graduated with Juris Doctor with honors. In the early months of 1975, Charles managed to pass the New York state bar. However, he never pursued a career in law and instead decided to focus on his political career.

Personal Affairs, Girlfriend & Children

Chuck Schumer with his wife Iris Weinshall

Chuck Schumer has married his wife Iris Weinshall in September 1980. The couple’s marriage function was held at Windows on the World at the top of the north tower of the World Trade Center. They also share two children named daughter Alison and Jessica.

Iris is the Chief Operating Officer of The New York Public Library. She also remained a vice chancellor at the City University of New York. The 65-year-old Weinshall was also a former commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation.

Wiki/Bio
Full Birth NameCharles Ellis Schumer.
Nick nameChuck.
ProfessionPolitician.
Age (As of 2018)68 years old
Date of Birth (DOB), BirthdayNovember 23, 1950.
Birthplace/HometownNew York City, New York, United States.
NationalityAmerican.
Sun Sign (Zodiac Sign)Sagittarius.
EthnicityWhite.
ReligionJudaism.
Current ResidenceNew York, USA.
Famous ForBeing the senior United States Senator from New York.
Physical Statistics
Height (Tall)Feet & Inches: 5' 9".
Centimeters: 176 cm.
Meters: 1.76 m.
WeightKilograms: 73 Kg.
Pounds: 160 lbs.
Biceps Size14.5 inches.
Body Measurements (chest-waist-hips)40-32-35.
Shoe Size (US)9.
Tattoos details?None.
Eye ColorBlue.
Hair ColorGreyish-White.
Family
ParentsFather: Abraham Schumer.
Mother: Selma Schumer.
SiblingsBrother: Robert Schumer.
Sister: Fran Schumer.
RelativesWill update.
Personal Life Relationship
Marital StatusMarried.
Dating History?Not available.
GirlfriendNone.
Wife/Spouse NameIris Weinshall.
ChildrenAlison and Jessica.
Education
Highest QualificationJuris Doctor.
SchoolJames Madison High School.
Alma Mater1. Harvard College.
2. Harvard Law School.
Hobbies & Favorite Things
Favorite CelebritiesActor: Tom Hanks.
Actress: Meryl Streep.
Dream Holiday DestinationParis.
Favorite ColorWhite.
Love to doListening to music and Traveling.
Favorite DishesSteak, Fries and Continental Food.
Net worth
Net Asset (Approx.)$1 Million US dollars (As of 2018).
Earnings per monthUnder review.
Contact Details
Office AddressNot Known
Home DetailsWill Update.
Mobile or Phone NumberNA.
Email AddressNone.
Official WebsiteNot Found.

Some Lesser Known Facts about Chuck Schumer

Chuck Schumer age, height, and weight

  • Chuck has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.
  • In 1995, the politician made his first TV show appearance on the News talk show named “Charlie Rose”.
  • Schumer also managed to score a perfect SAT score of 1600 while studying in public schools in Brooklyn.
  • Furthermore, the politician also campaigned for Eugene McCarthy in 1968 when he was still a student in college.
  • Money Factor: The estimated Net worth of Chuck Schumer is $1 million US Dollar, as of 2018.
  • He became the first New Yorker to be appointed as-as minority leader by Senate Democratic caucus.
  • Charles also released his book titled “Positively American: Winning Back the Middle-Class Majority One Family at a Time” in January 2007.
  • He also remained in news for being the fierce critic of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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  • However, he also praised Donald’s decision to open the US embassy in Jerusalem.
  • The 68-year-old politician was the co-author of “1994 Assault Weapons Ban” along with Dianne Feinstein (California Senator).
  • Chuck also visits all the 62 counties in New York every year. He has been successfully doing it since he was elected to the U.S. Senate.
  • Moreover, Charles is the first Senator from New York to do so.

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