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Chris Van Hollen

Former U.S. Senate - Maryland

Maryland, Maryland

Chris Van Hollen is a seasoned United States politician and lawyer, currently serving as a senator from Maryland since 2017. A dedicated member of the Democratic Party, he has a distinguished career in public service. Before his tenure in the Senate, Van Hollen represented Maryland's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003 to 2017. His political experience extends to the Maryland legislative bodies, where he served in the House of Delegates from 1990 to 1994, and the State Senate from 1994 to 2002. Van Hollen is an alumnus of Swarthmore College, Harvard University, and Georgetown University, where he received his higher education. His career is marked by his commitment to public service and the Democratic ideals.