Person · Senate
Michael Lee
Lynch
CHIEF OF STAFF — Senate Consultants
Chief of Staff to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) since 2002, with brief exception for 2005-2007 when he worked for the National Democratic Institute in Europe. Joined Schumer's first Senate campaign in 1998 as field director, then served as state director before ascending to chief of staff. Plays a central role in coordinating Democratic Policy and Communications Center operations and negotiating high-stakes legislation. Considered Schumer's most trusted adviser and a key operative in Senate Democratic leadership.
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