Chris Binns

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Chris Binns

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

August 2, 2022

Education

Associate

Trident Institute of Marine Technology, 1982

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Marine Corps

Years of service

1976 - 1979

Personal

Birthplace

Seattle, Wash.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Merchant mariner at Washington State Ferries

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Chris Binns (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Washington's 6th Congressional District. He lost in the primary on August 2, 2022.

Binns completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Chris Binns was born in Seattle, Washington. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1976 to 1979. He earned an associate degree from the Trident Institute of Marine Technology in 1982. His career experience includes working as a merchant mariner at Washington State Ferries.

Elections

2022

See also: Washington's 6th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Washington District 6

Incumbent Derek Kilmer defeated Elizabeth Kreiselmaier in the general election for U.S. House Washington District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Derek Kilmer (D)	60.0	208,710
		Elizabeth Kreiselmaier (R)	39.9	138,754
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	409

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 347,873
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House Washington District 6

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House Washington District 6 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Derek Kilmer (D)	50.4	115,725
✔		Elizabeth Kreiselmaier (R)	23.8	54,621
		Todd Bloom (R)	10.5	24,036
		Rebecca Parson (D)	9.4	21,523
		Chris Binns (R)	4.8	11,074
	Submit photo	Tom Triggs (Independent)	1.2	2,674
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	125

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 229,778
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2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Chris Binns completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Binns' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have lived in the 6th district most of my adult life. I graduated from Bainbridge High School. Served in the United States Marine Corps for 3 years, earned an AA in Marine Engineering, was an Alaskan crab fisherman for 13 years and worked as an able-body seaman for Washington State Ferries from 1996 until my termination last October for refusing the Covid shot. I am the father of 5 children, married and have followed politics my whole life. I am very concerned about current policies and the direction the country is heading.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• This district needs a voice and a force for the truth in Washington D.C. Good leadership requires adherence to principles of honesty, integrity, courage and a measure of humility. There's been precious little of that coming from the democrat party. The sane and reasonable people should have representation that reflects their values and will fight for their right of due process against authoritarian government aims.
• We are experiencing very difficult times. Confidence in those who lead us is essential in unified support for the decisions and policies they wish to institute. The leaders must be grounded in the truth of the matter(s) at hand. They must be able to articulate their reasoning and defend their position(s) against a hostile media. Sane, reasonable governance will encourage and sustain the people as we hold the course to bring inflation and high cost of living dangers under control. We've done it before!
• I want the men in the district who feel they haven't been able to adequately protect their wife's, children, neighbors and co-workers - to know they have a voice, an ally and a force on the national level who feels the same. A representative who recognizes the conditioning, agenda and narrative that runs contrary to what is good and just. That there's a man who's fighting back in the battle for the truth and Rights this great country stands for. A man who has a plan to make it easier for everyone to exercise their God given Rights.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education. Not fund public policy that goes against what have been historically accepted truths in this nation - being taught in our nation's schools. Monetary. Must aggressively control and curtail spending as measures to bring inflation under control. Energy. Must replace "Green New Deal" with rational and economic policies, that will limit brownouts, aid in the efficient shipment of goods and lower costs. Foreign policy. Peace through strength. Secure the borders, enforce or enact new laws to those ends. Courts/Justice. Reform court system to better adjudicate matters involving the exercise of Rights. Consider the use of Common Law to expedite and lower cost to facilitate the dispersion of Justice.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I represent the truth, values and the direction most of the people in the district hold. That I will be fearless in the defense thereof. That I will prove trustworthy to my constituents and colleagues alike. My demeanor and orientation will prove conducive to guiding the Congress in returning to more sane, just and rational governance in accordance with the truth of Our founding.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To not break the public trust and be true to your oath of office. To bear witness to the will and desire of the good people who elected you. Setting an example to the young that the truth matters, and that politics is a good and honorable means to have the Peoples' affairs attended to. That as a congressman, you epitomize the attributes and actions of an honest, thoughtful, discerning, civil and patriotic Washingtonian that the residents of the 6th district are pleased to have.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

John Glenn orbiting the Earth. almost 5.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Poem 58 by Chicago Transit Authority

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Restoring public trust in Our public and private institutions. Maintaining long accepted mores and standards that facilitate a good and civil society. Ensuring individual and American sovereignty against foreign entities attempting to subjugate Our Rights, freedoms and way of life. At every opportunity, we should vote out of office those who are fast and loose with the truth. By example, and in action, demand integrity, truthfulness and accountability from our elected officials, bureaucrats, experts and the like. By standing with what is true and good, the nations' young will better understand their purpose and duty as citizens. Our challenge is to pass off to the future generation(s), a better country than when we were born.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

The Judiciary, Energy and Commerce, Select Committee on Climate Crisis, Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Growth. These Committees are important in creating policies that can affect the whole country. My dogged desire to get to the truth of the matter(s), as the best policies are based on the truth - make me a valuable representative for the people and policy.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Compromise is almost always desirable and necessary for good policy making. However, integrity and honor should not be forsaken. I would hold myself and others to Our Congressional Oath.

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Suzan DelBene (D)

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Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D)

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