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Chris Millis
Chris Millis is a former Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 16 from 2013 to 2017. He resigned from the state House on September 15, 2017, to spend more time with his family.[1]
Biography
Millis received an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University. He is a civil engineer.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Environment |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Regulatory Reform, Chair |
| • State Personnel |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Millis served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Appropriations on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources |
| • Commerce and Job Development |
| • Environment |
| • Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs |
| • Public Utilities |
| • Regulatory Reform, Chairman |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Millis served on the following committees:
| North Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce and Job Development, Vice Chair |
| • Environment |
| • Public Utilities and Energy |
| • Regulatory Reform |
| • State Personnel |
Campaign themes
2014
Millis' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[2]
Jobs & The Economy
- Excerpt: "Legislators must improve the environment for job creation and a strong state economy, but they must not directly create jobs by growing government or by handing out direct incentives. Government growth and distributed wealth do not lead to a stable and prosperous economy; history is our witness."
Spending
- Excerpt: "Low spending is the critical path to a low tax burden. Reducing and cutting spending is necessary."
Term Limits
- Excerpt: "Legislators at all levels of government need to respect the office they hold. One major form of disrespect is making a career out of an elected position."
Education
- Excerpt: "While solutions are greatly needed, it is my belief that education policy must be crafted very carefully and with stakeholder input in order to avoid unintended consequences and achieve the desired intent."
Values
- Excerpt: "I believe that life begins at conception and I will fight for the rights of the unborn. I believe in the Biblical view of marriage between only a man and a woman. I believe in the Church’s role in compassion and the government’s separation from such."
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.[3] The candidate filing deadline was December 21, 2015.[4]
Incumbent Chris Millis defeated Steve Unger in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 16 general election.[5][6]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 16 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Chris Millis Incumbent |
66.98% | 23,649 | |
| Democratic | Steve Unger | 33.02% | 11,656 | |
| Total Votes | 35,305 | |||
| Source: North Carolina State Board of Elections | ||||
Steve Unger ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 16 Democratic primary.[7][8]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 16 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Steve Unger (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Chris Millis ran unopposed in the North Carolina House of Representatives District 16 Republican primary.[9][10]
| North Carolina House of Representatives, District 16 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Chris Millis Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the North Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 6, 2014. The general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 28, 2014. Incumbent Chris Millis was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Steve Unger was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Millis defeated Unger in the general election.[11][12][13][14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Millis Incumbent |
66.5% | 14,049 | |
| Democratic | Steve Unger | 33.5% | 7,091 | |
| Total Votes | 21,140 | |||
2012
Mills ran in the 2012 election for North Carolina House of Representatives District 16. He defeated Jeff Howell and Timothy Thomas in the Republican primary on May 8, 2012. He was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[15][16][17]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Millis |
100% | 22,254 | |
| Total Votes | 22,254 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Chris Millis |
64.7% | 4,357 |
| Timothy Thomas | 22.4% | 1,509 |
| Jeff Howell | 12.8% | 863 |
| Total Votes | 6,729 | |
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2017
In 2017, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 11 through June 30. Before the legislature adjourned its regular scheduled session, the legislature scheduled the following additional session dates: August 3, August 18 to August 25, August 28 to August 31, and October 4 to October 17.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills relating to family issues.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2016
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In 2016, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from April 25 through July 1.
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2015
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In 2015, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 14 through September 30.
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2014
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In 2014, the General Assembly of North Carolina will be in session from May 14 through a date to be determined by the legislature.
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2013
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In 2013, the General Assembly of North Carolina was in session from January 9 to July 26.
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Personal
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Millis and his wife, Tonya, have one child. They reside in Hampstead, North Carolina.
Recent news
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See also
- North Carolina House of Representatives
- House Committees
- General Assembly of North Carolina
- North Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Chris Millis on Facebook
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Wral.com, "NC Rep. Millis, force behind impeachment push, to resign," September 1, 2017
- ↑ millisfornchouse.com, "Official campaign website," accessed August 19, 2014
- ↑ The primary for U.S. congressional elections was rescheduled to June 7, 2016, following legal challenges to North Carolina's district maps. State races were unaffected.
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 Candidate Filing," accessed December 22, 2015
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed August 23, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election results lookup," accessd December 21, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Candidate Listing," accessed January 4, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "03/15/2016 Official primary results - Statewide," March 15, 2016
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Primary Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed March 7, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "General Election Candidate List Grouped by Contest," accessed August 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "05/06/2014 Official Primary Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "11/04/2014 Official General Election Results - Statewide," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "2012 General Election Results," accessed June 12, 2014
- ↑ North Carolina State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Election Results," accessed June 22, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Carolyn Justice (R) |
North Carolina House - District 16 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Bob Muller (R) |
