Mark Zuckerberg To Host Fundraiser For Gov. Chris Christie

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, who is seeking a second term, has a supporter in Mark Zuckerberg. The Facebook CEO plans to host a fundraiser for the governor next month, according to the Wall Street Journal, 'as part of Christie's first out-of-state campaign trip.'

'Mark and [his wife] Priscilla have worked closely with Governor Christie on education reform in the Newark school system,' Facebook spokeswoman Sarah Feinberg said. 'They admire his leadership on education reform and other issues and look forward to continuing their important work together on behalf of Newark's school children.'

The event is planned for Feb. 13 at Zuckerberg's home in Palo Alto, Calif. Further details per the WSJ:

The event is believed to be the first time the billionaire has hosted a campaign event at his home, and the guests will draw from the couple's circle of friends and colleagues. Donations are a maximum of $3,800, New Jersey's legal limit per election.
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Christie has mixed with technology leaders during stops at the Allen & Company conference in Sun Valley in 2011 and 2012, but DuHaime said his relationship with Zuckerberg was 'unique.'

In 2010, Zuckerberg met with Christie and Newark Mayor Cory Booker when he made a $100 million donation to Newark's public schools. The report said they pair have since kept in touch. Zuckerberg's registration, according to Santa Clara County's registrar of voters, indicates no party preference.

(h/t WSJ)