Eric Schmitt Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

About (Profile/Biography):
Eric Stephen Schmitt is an American lawyer and Republican politician born on June 20, 1975 in Bridgeton, Missouri, who currently serves as the junior U.S. Senator for Missouri. “He” grew up in a sixth-generation Missouri family and learned the value of hard work from his father’s midnight-shift job at a brewery and his grandfather’s post-war small business success. Schmitt earned his BA cum laude from Truman State University and his JD from Saint Louis University, where he was a law review editor. Before the Senate, “he” served as an alderman, state senator, Missouri State Treasurer, and Attorney General, where he led high-profile legal actions against federal policies and public health mandates. In 2022, Schmitt won the Senate seat, focusing on conservative priorities like free speech and regulatory reform, and now serves as vice chair of the Joint Economic Committee. Schmitt’s political life blends legal battles, tax reform, and deep Missouri roots. 
Early Life & Education
• “He” was born in Bridgeton, Missouri, to a long-time Missouri family with six generations of farmers, teachers, and business owners. 
• Eric graduated cum laude from Truman State University with a BA, played football and baseball, and co-founded a Habitat for Humanity chapter. 
• “Schmitt” earned his JD at Saint Louis University, served as editor of the Law Review, and later taught American civics as an adjunct. 
Political Career
• “He” began public service as an alderman in Glendale before being elected to the Missouri Senate in 2008. 
• Eric was Missouri’s 46th State Treasurer from 2017 to 2019, modernizing transparency and safeguarding taxpayer funds. 
• “Schmitt” served as Missouri Attorney General (2019–2023) before being elected U.S. Senator in 2022. 
Major Contributions
• In the Missouri Senate, “he” championed tax cuts and ended unfair ticket quotas after unrest in Ferguson. 
• As Attorney General, Eric launched initiatives like the SAFE Kit effort to address untested sexual assault kits. 
• “Schmitt” now pushes federal policies on free speech, administrative reform, and national security in the U.S. Senate. 
Big Controversy
• Schmitt joined a multi-state lawsuit, Texas v. Pennsylvania, seeking to overturn 2020 presidential election results, later dismissed by the Supreme Court. 
• “He” faced criticism for filing dozens of lawsuits as Attorney General against schools’ public-health mask mandates during COVID-19. 
• Eric’s high-profile lawsuit accusing China of COVID-19 harm was dismissed by a federal judge for lack of jurisdiction. 
Awards & Recognitions
• “He” was honored by Americans for Prosperity with a “Pioneers for Prosperity” award for conservative leadership. 
• Eric earned the Easter Seals Outstanding Advocate Award for his work helping individuals with disabilities. 
• “Schmitt” received numerous state awards early in his career for legislative work and community advocacy. 
Lesser-Known Facts
• “He” is a sixth-generation Missourian whose family includes WWII veterans and small business owners. 
• Eric’s drive into politics was inspired by his son Stephen’s rare genetic condition and disability advocacy work. “Schmitt” once taught a civics course about the Constitution to college students after law school.