PERSON: Chris Christie

Governor

Christopher James “Chris” Christie (born September 6, 1962) is the 55th and current Governor of New Jersey. Upon his election to the governorship in November 2009, Christie became the first Republican to win a statewide election in New Jersey in 12 years. Christie, an attorney, previously served as United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey and as a Morris County, New Jersey Freeholder.<br> <br> Christie delivered the keynote address at the 2012 Republican National Convention. Some view Christie as a future contender for the Republican Presidential nomination in 2016.<br> <br> >> Wikipedia