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Chris Coons
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Chris Coons

Entrepreneur · born September 9, 1963

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Christopher Andrew Coons is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Delaware, a seat he has held since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, Coons served as the county executive of New Castle County from 2005 to 2010.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~38Became president2001
  2. 47Became United States senatorNovember 15, 2010

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