*In the fall of 2010, Charles Schumer ran for re-election against Jay Townsend, Randy Credico and Colia Clark for U.S. Senator. Schumer was re-elected.

Biography

Occupation — U.S. Senator (1999-present); former U.S. Representative (1981 — 1999); former New York State Assemblyman (1975 — 1980)

Education — bachelor’s degree, Harvard College; juris doctor, Harvard Law School

Family — wife, Iris Weinshall, and two daughters, Jessica and Alison

Committees — chairman, Rules and Administration; Joint Committee on Printing; vice chair, Joint Committee on the Library; Joint Economic Committee; member, Finance; Banking Housing and Urban Affairs; Judiciary; International Narcotics Control Caucus

Past Offices

U.S. House of Representatives (New York District 9, 10, 16), New York State Assembly (45th District)

Contact Information

313 Hart Senate Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-6542