Chris Christie Biography

Fast Facts

• Time Magazine listed him as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2013
• Graduated from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1984, then earned his Juris Doctor in 1987 from Seton Hall University School of Law
• Due to his mother's encouragement, in 1977 a young Christie volunteered for gubernatorial candidate Tom Kean, who would become his role model
• Was named U․S․ Attorney for the District of New Jersey in 2002
• Was sworn into office as New Jersey's 55th Governor in 2010
• Has attended over 120 of Bruce Springsteen's concerts
• Has coached little league and is a fan of the New York Mets