Chuck Schumer Biography: Siblings, Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Awards, Kids, Wife

Chuck Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the senior United States Senator from New York.

A prominent Democratic leader, he has held key roles including Senate Minority Leader and Senate Majority Leader, and is known for his legislative skill and progressive advocacy.

Profile

• Full Name: Charles Ellis Schumer
• Stage Name: Chuck Schumer
• Born: November 23, 1950
• Age: 74 years old
• Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Politician, Attorney
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
• Parent: Abraham Schumer (father), Selma Schumer (mother)
• Siblings: Robert Schumer, Fran Schumer
• Spouse: Iris Weinshall
• Children: Jessica Schumer, Alison Schumer
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2.5 million

Early Life And Education

Chuck Schumer was born on November 23, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York. He is 74 years old. He was raised in a Jewish household by his parents, Abraham and Selma Schumer. He has two siblings: Robert and Fran Schumer. He is of Jewish ethnicity.

He graduated as valedictorian from James Madison High School. Then he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Harvard College in 1971, followed by a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1974. He passed the New York State bar exam but never practiced law, opting instead for a political path.

Career

Chuck Schumer began his political career in the New York State Assembly in 1975 at age 24. In 1980, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he represented Brooklyn’s 9th District for 18 years.

In 1998, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, defeating incumbent Republican Al D’Amato. As Senator, he became known for his media-savvy approach and policy leadership. He served as Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and later as Senate Democratic Leader.

In 2017, he became Senate Minority Leader, and in 2021, he assumed the role of Senate Majority Leader—the first Jewish person to hold this position. Schumer has been involved in significant legislative efforts, including health care reform, gun control, immigration, and student debt relief.

Awards and Nominations

• Time 100 Most Influential People
• National Education Association “Friend of Education” Award
• AJC Congressional Leadership Award
• Honored by Jewish and civil rights organizations for public service

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @SenSchumer
• Facebook handle: Senator Chuck Schumer
• Twitter handle: @SenSchumer

Personal Life

Chuck Schumer has been married to Iris Weinshall since 1980. Iris is a former New York City Transportation Commissioner and a university executive. They have two daughters: Jessica Schumer and Alison Schumer. He stands at 5 feet 10 inches tall. There are no publicly known previous relationships.

Net Worth

Chuck Schumer has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. His income sources include his government salary, book royalties, and investments. Public financial disclosures list his assets in the range of $700,000 to $2.5 million.