Chris Christie
Governor of New Jersey
Born
September 6th, 1962
63 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 55th Governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018. Pursued significant reforms in pension and health benefits for public workers. Championed the 'Bridgegate' scandal which involved the George Washington Bridge lane closures, leading to considerable political controversy. Led various initiatives on education reform and budget management during the tenure. Prior to the governorship, held the position of U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, where oversaw high-profile cases including public corruption.
Governor of New Jersey from 2010 to 2018
U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey
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