John Fetterman: Bio, Age, Height, Wife, and Education

John Fetterman - Bio, Age, Height, Wife, Education, & Net Worth

John Fetterman is an American politician who has served as the 34th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania since 2019. A Democratic Party member, he served as the mayor of Braddock from 2006 to 2019.

He’s in the news because of his support towards the UAW auto worker’s strike.  He’s known for his tall physical structure and personality. Want to know more about him?

Below, we provide everything about John Carl Fetterman, including his background, career, marital status, and financial situation, including the amount he is worth and the amount of money he earns.

John Fetterman Bio and Career

Full name John Karl Fetterman
Known as John Fetterman 
Date of birth August 15, 1969
Place of birth
Reading Hospital, Pennsylvania, United States
Gender Male
Father’s name Karl Fetterman
Mother’s name Susan Fetterman
Occupation Politician
Nationality American
Zodiac sign Leo
Net worth $800,000

John Carl Fetterman was born at Reading Hospital, Pennsylvania, on August 15, 1969. Feltman was the 2022 Democratic candidate for United States Senate from Pennsylvania.

Fetterman ran for a seat in the Pennsylvania Senate in 2016, finishing third in the Democratic primary. In 2018, Fetterman also ran for lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania, defeating many contestants, including incumbent Mike Stack, in the primary and winning the election with incumbent Governor Tom Wolf.

During his tenure, Fetterman gained national attention for the statewide legalization of marijuana and his opposition to false allegations of voter fraud against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.

Fetterman is often described as a socially and financially progressive person, including himself. When running for the Senate in 2022, Fetterman said he was not progressive and was “just a Democrat,” explaining that parts of his platform that were once considered progressive are now mainstream beliefs of the party. In 2022, The New York Times regarded Fetterman as leftist.

Fetterman first ran unsuccessfully for the Senate in 2016. In 2018, he was elected Lieutenant Colonel Governor of Pennsylvania. As Governor of Pennsylvania, he received an annual salary of $217,610.

In 2021, John announced another Senate run. He then won the Democratic nomination with nearly 60 percent of the vote.

John Fetterman Wife

Fetterman is married to Gisele Barreto Fetterman, a Brazilian-American activist. Almeida, an undocumented immigrant and Newark resident in New Jersey wrote a letter to Fetterman after she heard about Fetterman’s work as Mayor of Braddock.

Almeida visited Fetterman on his invitation, and a year later, they were married. The couple has raised three children and lives in a converted car dealership with their rescue dogs, Levi and Artie. The family chose not to stay at State House, the official residence of the Governor of Pennsylvania.

In the fall of 2020, Gisele Fetterman shared a photo of the family home during an interview with John. Levi’s hilarious facial expression made the image go viral. The next day, a freelance Levi fan created a Twitter account in his name, then befriended Gisele Feltman but remained anonymous.

Levi and Artie have Twitter accounts with over 25,000 followers. Blandit Levi was also featured in the CW special “2021 Dog of the Year”. The York Daily Record in July 2022 reported that Levy supported raising state licensing fees for dog owners to fund Pennsylvania’s canine law enforcement agency to deal with dangerous dogs and detect puppy mills.

John Fetterman Education

At Albright College, Fetterman studied finance and received an MBA from Connecticut University. Following the death of a close friend, he joined the American Legion and received an MPP from Harvard University.

Fetterman’s service with AmeriCorps brought him to Braddock, where he moved in 2004 and was elected mayor the following year. As Mayor Braddock, Fetterman is committed to revitalizing the former City of Steel by investing in arts and youth programs.

John Fetterman Net Worth and Salary

 

John Fetterman Net Worth and Salary

John Fetterman is a Pennsylvania American politician with a net worth of $800,000. According to his May 2021 financial disclosure, John Fetterman’s assets range from $717,000 to $1.58 million.

However, most of these assets (between $450,000 and $1 million) were held in trust and their children’s bank accounts.

As mayor, he gets paid $150 a month. During this time, his father helped him financially by supporting him. In 2005, he ran for mayor and won the Democratic primary by one vote.

John Fetterman Height, Weight, and Age

Height 6 feet 9 inches (203 cm)
Weight  190 kg (418 pounds)
Age 54 years old

The physical structure of John Fetterman is quite impressive, and he’s also known for his tall height. Fetterman stands at a height of 6 feet 9 inches and weighs 190 kg. He is 71 years old in 2023.

FAQ

Who is John Fetterman?

John Fetterman is an American politician who has served as the 34th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania since 2019.

Is John Fetterman married? Who is his first wife?

Yes. John Fetterman is married to Gisele Barreto Fetterman, a Brazilian-American activist. Gisele is his first wife, and they’ve three children together.

How tall is John Fetterman?

John is 6 feet 9 inches tall.

What is John Fetterman’s Net worth in 2023?

According to the sources, John has a net worth of $800,000 USD.

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