Chuck Schumer and his wife have been married for over four decades, naturally sparking curiosity about their relationship timeline. Schumer, a well-known politician, was elected to represent New York in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat in 1998. While his political career continues to make headlines, many are also interested in his personal life.
Here are details about Schumer and Weinshall’s relationship.
Who is Chuck Schumer’s wife?
Schumer is married to Iris Weinshall.
The couple first met at a Mid-Bay Independent Democrats meeting in their twenties. At that time, Schumer, 24, was a state assemblyman, while Weinshall, 21, was working on local elections. She attended the meeting to generate interest in an endorsement.
According to Crain’s New York Business, Weinshall was waiting for an opportunity to speak when Schumer approached her and said, “You don’t mind if I go ahead of you because I have to attend some other meetings.” Initially hesitant, Weinshall was eventually convinced by his charm. The couple officially tied the knot in 1980.
What is Iris Weinshall’s job?
Weinshall is the Chief Operating Officer of The New York Public Library.
She earned her undergraduate degree from Brooklyn College and later obtained a Master’s in Public Administration from New York University’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Throughout her career, she has held several prominent positions, including Vice Chancellor at the City University of New York and Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation.
As COO of The New York Public Library, she manages capital budgets, oversees expenses, directs the library’s $1 billion endowment, and supervises construction projects. Additionally, she oversees key departments such as Government Relations, Marketing, and Finance, according to NYPL.
How many kids do Chuck Schumer and Iris Weinshall have?
Schumer and Weinshall have two children.
They are parents to two daughters, Jessica and Alison. Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Studies from Harvard University and later studied at Yale Law School. She is currently a Senior Policy Manager at Amazon, according to LinkedIn. Alison, a Harvard graduate, is married to Elizabeth Weiland.
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on Comingsoon.
