How Old Is Richard Blumenthal?

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Richard Blumenthal, attorney general of Connecticut, is running for senator from Connecticut against the Republican nominee, Linda McMahon, the former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about his life.

How old is Richard Blumenthal?

Blumenthal is 64 years old.

When was Richard Blumenthal born?

Blumenthal was born on Feb. 13, 1946.

Where was Richard Blumenthal born?

Blumenthal was born in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Who are Richard Blumenthal's parents, and what do they do?

Blumenthal's parents were Martin Blumenthal and Jane Rosenstock Blumenthal. Martin was a German Jew who escaped Nazi Germany in 1935, later becoming the president of A.J. Hollander Company Inc., a commodities-trading firm.

Does Richard Blumenthal have any siblings?

Blumenthal has one sibling, who is also in the public sector. David Blumenthal, M.D., is the national coordinator for health information technology for the Department of Health and Human Services.

When did Richard Blumenthal move from his birthplace to Connecticut?

Blumenthal has lived in Connecticut, with a few education- and employment-related breaks, since childhood.

What did Richard Blumenthal do before deciding to run for the Senate?

Blumenthal is attorney general for the state of Connecticut, elected to the position for the first time in 1990.

Read Richard Blumenthal's full bio on his official website.

ALSO SEE: Is Richard Blumenthal Married?

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