Chris Van Hollen
Christopher Van Hollen Jr. is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Maryland, a seat he has held since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district from 2003 to 2017 and as a Maryland state senator from 1995 to 2003.
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Background
Born
1959-01-10, Karachi
Education
Swarthmore College, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Georgetown University Law Center, Middlesex School, Kodaikanal International School
Prior Occupations
politician, lawyer
Positions Held
United States representative, member of the Maryland House of Delegates, member of the State Senate of Maryland, United States senator
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Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Democrat
State
Maryland
Status
Current member
In office since
2003
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