Chris Lewis (Alabama)
Chris Lewis (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Alabama's 5th Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2020.
Lewis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Lewis earned his B.S. in political science from the United States Naval Academy in 1993, his M.A. in political science from the University of West Florida in 2002, and his M.A. in national security and strategic studies from the United States Naval War College in 2007. His professional experience includes being a small businessman, farmer, and as a retired United States Navy flight officer. He served in the United States Navy from 1993 to 2016.[1]
Organizations
As of his 2020 campaign, Lewis was affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- American Legion
- Knights of Columbus
- NRA
- Shoals Chamber of Commerce
- US Naval Academy Alumni Association
- VFW
Elections
2020
See also: Alabama's 5th Congressional District election, 2020
Alabama's 5th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Alabama District 5
Incumbent Mo Brooks won election in the general election for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mo Brooks (R) | 95.8 | 253,094 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.2 | 11,066 | ||
| Total votes: 264,160 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5
Incumbent Mo Brooks defeated Chris Lewis in the Republican primary for U.S. House Alabama District 5 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mo Brooks | 74.9 | 84,013 |
 | Chris Lewis | 25.1 | 28,182 | |
| Total votes: 112,195 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Chris Lewis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lewis' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am: - a husband of 25 years, and a father of 2 young men - married to a teacher and my high school sweetheart - a Christian conservative - a graduate of the United States Naval Academy & Naval War College - a 23 year retired Navy Commander who
- led men and women in combat - was responsible for solving international challenges for NATO - have 12 years of Defense Acquisition experience - moved 13 times in 23 years - Lived from Whidbey Island, WA to Lisbon, Portugal
- pro-life - pro- second amendment - a fiscal conservative - a farmer - a former volunteer Fire Fighter - a small business owner
After serving our nation we moved home to North Alabama to raise our 2 boys with family, in a community that shares our morals and values
I can no longer accept that our Nation is being led by career politicians, individuals who are focused on power, position, or profit. Individuals who are focused on Party over their constituents. Individuals who have forgotten to listen.
We need a Representative who understands foreign and domestic policy, National Defense, veteran's affairs, small business, and farming...not because I read it in a book, but because I lived it.
It is time we take back our Congress...we created the problem, we allowed it to happen, and only we can fix it. Its time we stand up and take it back for our children and grandchildren.
God Bless- Service, Civility, and Statesmanship - It's time to bring a culture of service before self back to Congress.
- We need Veteran's in Congress....NOT Veteran Politicians
- America needs a Functioning Congress...With Representatives who have experience outside of Politics
I believe politicians need to find the solutions to America's issues without being part of the problem. Representing the people should not be a "job" or a career path with a retirement plan. It is time good men and women step away from their lives, serve, and come home.
Mental Health Reform -
It is time to start treating those affected by mental illness the same way we treat those facing cancer and heart disease. It is time invest in the research necessary to fully understand the complex nature of the human brain. The United States is experiencing a mental health crisis-a crisis that does not discriminate, a crisis that touches us all! Like many Americans, this crisis is personal; I have a son who has Autism, family members facing dementia and family members recovering from opioid addiction, so I know firsthand that we are not doing enough.
I will continue to FIGHT for our Nation as I did for 23 years in the Navy. Please visit our website to learn more about how I will FIGHT to address the issues below. These are critical issues that we must FIGHT for and work side by side to solve!
Religious Freedom
Defense of Life
Defense of 2nd Amendment
Education Reform
Border Security
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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