Chris Leiser
Chris Leiser (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Florida's 12th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on August 23, 2022.
Leiser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Chris Leiser was born in Bartow, Florida. His career experience includes working as a manager.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Florida's 12th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 12
Incumbent Gus M. Bilirakis defeated Kimberly Walker and Charles Smith in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Gus M. Bilirakis (R) | 70.4 | 226,601 |
 | Kimberly Walker (D)  | 29.6 | 95,390 | |
| Charles Smith (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 321,995 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kimberly Walker advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 12.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 12
Incumbent Gus M. Bilirakis defeated Jack Martin, Chris Leiser, Brian Perras, and Sid Preskitt in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 12 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gus M. Bilirakis | 79.7 | 67,189 |
 | Jack Martin | 9.2 | 7,790 | |
 | Chris Leiser | 4.7 | 4,000 | |
 | Brian Perras | 3.8 | 3,217 | |
 | Sid Preskitt | 2.5 | 2,142 | |
| Total votes: 84,338 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Chris Leiser completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Leiser's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Entrepreneur since childhood, I have always enjoyed problem solving, engineering and building things. (Reverse engineering toys as a child) Blessed with a family friend that was like a father, I began studying mechanical engineering and learning the operations of an Engineering & Construction firm. I had an opportunity to learn from industry leaders. I have been in the construction industry for over 24 years with involvement of projects exceeding billions. In 2003 I married my high school love, Tina. We have two beautiful children, Channing & Madison. Between the years 2004-2006 I was an instructor at Sinclair Community College which taught me a lot. Teaching was a great honor and very fulfilling. Through the majority of my career, I had the privilege to serve the US Army of Corp of Engineers constructing projects from Fort Polk, Fort Benning, Fort Bragg, Fort Stewart, Fort Campbell, multiple AFB and VA hospitals.
Politicians are supposed to always put us, the constituents first (their bosses), America & Americans first. This has not been the case for a very long time and President Trump brought that to everyone’s attention.- COMMITMENT TO OUR CITIZENS - We are forever grateful and indebted to our veterans and senior citizens. To those who came before us that are handing us the baton of freedom we must meet our commitments and responsibilities. It is time we stood up together to ensure this is the case. We cannot allow suffering from mental illness without an advocate. To our futures, the youth of our great nation, we must ensure there is affordable access to education.
- GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY / COMMISSIONS TO INVESTIGATE - Without secure elections our futures do not belong to us or our children but rather those who derive their power, authority and livelihoods from telling us what's best for our families and legislation that benefits themselves, career politicians. Over the past decade there have been numerous failures in government with no accountability or solution ensuring it won't occur again in our future.
- BORDER SECURITY & IMMIGRATION REFORM -
Foreign affairs – communist countries intentionally manipulating
James Lindsay Seward – Congressman Seward beat confederate General Bartow to win Georgias 1st district. Congressman Seward was dedicated to reunification.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 23, 2022
