United States senator from Maryland From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christopher "Chris" Van Hollen, Jr. (born January 10, 1959) is an American politician. He is the junior United States Senator from Maryland, serving since January 3, 2017. From 2003-17, he served as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Chris Van Hollen | |
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United States Senator from Maryland | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Barbara Mikulski |
Chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee | |
Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
Leader | Chuck Schumer |
Preceded by | Jon Tester |
Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | |
In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
Leader | Nancy Pelosi |
Preceded by | Rahm Emanuel |
Succeeded by | Steve Israel |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 8th district | |
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Connie Morella |
Succeeded by | Jamie Raskin |
Personal details | |
Born | Christopher Van Hollen, Jr. January 10, 1959 Karachi, Pakistan |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Katherine Van Hollen |
Children | 3 |
Education | Swarthmore College (BA) Harvard University (MPP) Georgetown University (JD) |
Signature | |
Website | Senate website |
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