Chris Christie

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Chris Christie

Chris Christie served as U.S. attorney for New Jersey during the 2000s and then governor of the liberal-leaning state for two terms in the 2010s. He has positioned himself as a chief critic of former President Trump in the GOP race, showing a willingness to challenge the front-runner when other candidates have not.

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Chris Christie served as U.S. attorney for New Jersey during the 2000s and then governor of the liberal-leaning state for two terms in the 2010s. He has positioned himself as a chief critic of former President Trump in the GOP race, showing a willingness to challenge the front-runner when other candidates have not.

Biography
Birthdate September 6, 1962
Birthplace Newark, NJ
Party Republican
Spouse Mary Pat
Children Four children
Education Seton Hall, J.D.University of Delaware, B.A.
Current Offices N/A
Former Offices Former Governor of New Jersey, 2010 – 2018
  • Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie
  • Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie
  • Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie
  • Republican Presidential candidate former, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie smiles during a gathering, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Manchester, N.H. Christie filed paperwork Tuesday formally launching his bid for the Republican nomination for president after casting himself as the only candidate willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)