Bill de Blasio
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2020 Presidential Campaign
In May 2019, de Blasio declared his candidacy for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, entering a crowded field of more than 20 candidates. At the June 2019 Democratic primary debates in Miami, he attempted to distinguish himself by adopting a combative tone and emphasizing his progressive record as mayor. Despite these efforts, his campaign struggled to gain traction nationally, and he ended his presidential bid in September 2019.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 8 May, 1961
- Age
- 59 yrs
- Occupations
- Politician
Lawyer
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- Manhattan
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- 109th Mayor of New York City
- Spouse
- Chirlane McCray [M. 1994]
- Net Worth 2021
- 3 million
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Personal Life and Family
De Blasio is married to Chirlane McCray, a writer and political strategist. The couple has two children together, Dante and Chiara. McCray has played a prominent role in both his political career and public initiatives. Before their relationship, McCray identified as a lesbian and was open about her long-term relationships with women, a personal history that brought added public attention to the couple’s marriage.
De Blasio featured his family prominently in his campaigns, with their son Dante appearing as the sole speaker in his first campaign commercial during his 2013 mayoral run. McCray also served as an unpaid advisor and played a central role in initiatives such as ThriveNYC, a mental health program launched during de Blasio’s administration.
