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Chris Wyatt
Chris Wyatt (Republican Party) ran for election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to represent District 92. He lost in the Republican primary on April 23, 2024.
Wyatt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Chris Wyatt was born in Baltimore, Maryland. Wyatt served in the U.S. Army from 1983 to 2019. He earned an associate degree from the University of Maryland in 1987, a bachelor's degree from Ohio University in 1989, and a graduate degree from Troy University in 2006. His career experience includes working as a military officer, educator, energy industry analyst, broadcaster, and independent journalist. As of 2024, Wyatt was affiliated with Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Pennsylvania House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 92
Marc Anderson defeated Dan Almoney in the general election for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 92 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marc Anderson (R) | 70.3 | 27,938 |
 | Dan Almoney (D) | 29.5 | 11,710 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 77 | ||
| Total votes: 39,725 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 92
Dan Almoney advanced from the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 92 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Almoney | 99.2 | 4,001 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 4,035 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 92
Marc Anderson defeated Zachary Kile, Holly Kelley, Chris Wyatt, and Matthew Davis in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 92 on April 23, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marc Anderson | 36.5 | 3,627 |
| Zachary Kile | 31.4 | 3,113 | ||
| Holly Kelley | 15.5 | 1,535 | ||
 | Chris Wyatt | 9.3 | 926 | |
 | Matthew Davis | 6.9 | 682 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 9,926 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Chris Wyatt completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wyatt's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I served in the Army across Europe with three tours in Germany, a tour in Italy, the Balkans, the Levant, Southwest Asia and further service in Africa with assignments in Tunisia, Liberia, Botswana, Malawi, Niger, Mauritania, Uganda and Ethiopia. My tours of duty in Africa included Senior Defense Representative, Security Assistance Officer and Attaché assignments.
I have had a wide variety of experience at all levels of government from developing national security policy to serving as chief of staff with a $3 billion budget, to overseeing local elections as well with the private sector. I have has succeeded at the highest levels of our nation with assignments at the NSA, Defense Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon, U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Army War College and in eight embassies in Africa.
I am a published author, have extensive experience in defense and security, strategic, tactical and operational intelligence as well as signals and counterintelligence, security sector reform, peacekeeping, international development, the health sector (HIV/AIDS, Ebola), defense acquisition, diplomacy, program management and speak six languages to varying degrees of proficiency.
Additional experience includes being a dairy farmer in rural Appalachia, adjunct professor for undergrads, professor for post-grads, energy industry analyst, and broadcaster.- Protect natural rights.
The Federal and State governments have impinged on our natural rights and both seek to continue to erode them with unconstitutional legislation, executive orders and misuse of our judicial system. Americans' declining understanding of our political system has contributed to rising distrust in our government. Pennsylvanians deserve servant leaders who recognize that they serve at the will of the polity, not the other way around. Government exists with the consent of the governed. The events of the past decade call this concept into serious question.
We, the people, form governments to represent our common interests. The role of state and federal government should be, as the founders intended, limited. - Inflation. Pennsylvanians have been buffeted by rapid inflation that is forcing many families in our district to make difficult choices. Politicians have offered no relief to alleviate the burden of inflation. Property, gasoline, and inheritance taxes remain high, with no break from the legislature, not even a temporary tax holiday of any sort. Wrongheaded policy decisions in Harrisburg have exacerbated the situation. Although PA is the largest net exporter of electricity in the USA, our costs per KW hour have skyrocketed and will be higher if Shapiro's appeal on RGGI is successful.
- Fiscal Responsibility. Rather than seek to tame inflation or live within its means (as Pennsylvanians must do), Harrisburg is offering outrageous budget increases. Shapiro's next budget increases spending from $45 to 48.34 billion, with a $2 billion shortfall. Even after accounting for inflation, the constant increase in state expenditures for questionable governance returns is irresponsible. A state government that lives within its means, keeps taxation as low as practical and delivers necessary services is what Pennsylvanians deserve. The governor and the state legislature need to be good stewards of our tax dollars. Honestly, transparency and communication with the public are needed, as well as restraint in spending.
My background with decades of experience in these fields not only makes me passionate about them but has also prepared me well for service in the legislature.
I have often explained to folks all over the globe how Alexis de Tocqueville got it right in his explanation of our success. Americans sought to limit government to protect our natural rights and frequently entered into voluntary cooperation to ensure success. Private, self-regulating institutions were (are) the primary key to achieving success, not government dictates from on high.
The all too common stereotype of politicians is that of a permanent political class, rather than what a politician should be: a servant leader.
Far too many of our elected officials in legislatures and in Congress are not very competent at leading, planning or even being fiscally responsible.
It takes moral courage to tell folks the truth when few want to hear the truth. Our politicians must be willing to be honest with the public, not pander to them for votes.
Davy Crockett went to Washington and stayed a few years, not decades. His example of a servant leader, in office to represent the common interests of citizens, his state and the nation is one to embrace.
A politician should be running for or in office not for craven political power, self-aggrandizement or self-enrichment, but rather to be a servant leader.
Passion to serve in office to improve governance and the human condition should be paramount for any politician.
I have sacrificed much to devote my adult life to serving others. My career is one of selfless service, dedication, integrity, honesty and passion for defending our liberties and our nation.
My sense of fairness will make me a success, it always has. As someone who moved frequently as a child and was always the new kid or outsider, I saw first hand how unfair life can be. MY childhood circumstances only enhanced my view that fairness is important. Government should not be picking winners and losers, but rather ensuring a level playing field for all.
I am down to earth and also intellectual, comfortable at a scrap yard and in a lecture hall. This trait is especially important (in my view), as my district is comprised of over 65,000 residents from all walks of life and socioeconomic backgrounds.
As a former Counterintelligence Agent and an Intelligence Officer with the highest level of security clearance for decades, I am trustworthy. Our nation has entrusted me with the most sensitive information and investigations.
I am energetic and dedicated. I work seven days a week, not because I need to, nor because I am bored, but because I have a passion for making things better.
A focus on achievement. Throughout my life I have set goals and worked to achieve them, regardless the timeline. This includes immediate policy objectives and long term personal plans like the one I came up with in 1985 (when I was an enlisted soldier in Germany) where I set a goal of returning to university, earning my Army commission, becoming a Regular Army officer, entering Military Intelligence, eventually becoming a Foreign Area Officer of Sub-Saharan Africa and reaching the rank of full colonel.
I am confident I have already left a mark and made the world a better place through my service in the military. Among other contributions, as an intelligence analyst, I wrote intelligence products for the President of the United States (Bush Jr.). One of my efforts led to actions that prevented hundreds of thousands of Africans from starving to death. However, improving the human condition never ends. I can do more. This is why I entered the race to represent folks.
The chaos, confusion, frustration and anger over the mess created (as I learned when I grew older) left indelible memories in my mind. America was weak. We can never allow that nonsense to happen again. The Bicentennial was the next major event I vividly recall and the sense of patriotism that returned a few short years after the embargo imprinted on me the resilience of Americans and the human spirit.
The two branches should work together, however, the relationship is often antagonistic, especially when on political party controls the legislature and another controls the executive mansion. With an eye to limited government, the two branches can and should check each others' authority when appropriate.
2. Fiscal responsibility. In 2025, If Governor Shapiro has his way, the budget will be $48 billion. That budget includes an unconstitutional $2 billion shortfall. Year after year, Harrisburg continues to increase its spending (usually in excess of inflation). The tax burden increases, discouraging investment, hampering personal income growth and undermining entrepreneurs across the Commonwealth.
Yes it can be. However, I do not believe it is necessary. A successful leader in any field can quickly learn to navigate the bureaucratic challenges of large institutions. While I do not believe past experience in government of politics is necessary, a candidate who has previously served in either capacity can become more effective as a legislator, more rapidly than one who lacks such experience.
As a candidate who served in the U.S. Army for nearly 37 years, I have not been a politician, however, I have been intricately involved in working with government officials from local, to state, national, international and international organizations. I have designed, funded and led projects at local level that rebuilt schools, clinics, improved roads, created HIV counseling and testing centers and similar projects. I have navigated the challenging bureaucratic barriers that too often appear to hamper the delivery of services and good governance.
Politics involves compromise to achieve positive outcomes in governance. However, a politician should never compromise their principles, ideals or character to get along. If compromise is necessary to achieve the greater good, a politician owes it to their constituents to be transparent and communicate what is compromised, why, the intended outcome and what was gained.
His positions in support of the Constitution are worth emulating. Unlike so many career politicians in D.C., Senator Cruz has left government to return to the private sector. He later returned to government when he saw the nation imperiled. His sound positions opposing kowtowing to the theocratic Iranian state, seeking to punish Communist China for his oppression of the Uigar minority, against Communist Cuba, willingness to proclaim the Ottoman genocide against Armenians, and so on are strong positions that protect American interests.
Ted Cruz's willingness to be honest, open and vocal about critically important issues, his example of leaving government rather than being a permanent political caste member, his pro America stance, and staunch support for the Constitution all make him someone I would consider an example while serving in the legislature.
When I noticed that not a single Democrat or Republican candidate was on the fall ballot for Judge of Elections in the wake of 2020, I jumped in to run a write-in campaign to become the Judge of Elections in my local district. While I do harbor interest in potentially running for U.S. Congress in the future, that day is not today. I would consider running for governor should folks ask that of me. For now, my ambition is to serve where I can do the most good, as quickly as possible, for my beleaguered fellow Pennsylvanians in the Pennsylvania legislature.
It has been a similar theme in personal stories thus far. This is a testament to what a good legislator can and should be doing in their district. The job is not simply making or rescinding laws, but of representing constituent's interests. Most of the time this means the common interests, however, as a member of the legislature, a representative is also in a position to help made positive change in individual's lives as well.
During the Civil War (1861), President Lincoln suspended habeas corpus (later, in 1863 Congress gave him the authority to do so). Lincoln claimed to use this power to protect Washington D.C. from rebellious Marylanders. However, the power was used to imprison opponents of Lincoln at every turn, even leading to the imprisonment of one third of Maryland's legislature. During COVID, governments at all levels (state and federal) in all branches (executive, legislative and judicial) violated the Constitution, abrogated due process and imperiled our republic with their fear mongering and arbitrary actions. The behavior of politicians during COVID, so willing to illegally suspend our natural rights because of their ignorance when it come to infectious disease, is a clear warning sign of the hazards of empowering any body with emergency powers.
Tourism & Recreational Development Committee: Having lived in 16 countries, worked in over 50 and traveled in over 70, I am well acquainted with tourism and the multitude of factors that affect the sector. As a sports enthusiast, outdoors man, and journalist I have been deeply involved in recreation and sports.
Committee On Ethics: In the US Army I was a badge and credentialed Counterintelligence Agent entrusted with the most discreet of investigations, served as an investigating officer numerous times, and also as a Court Martial authority as well. With a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Intelligence (TS-SCI) clearance, I was obliged to maintain the highest ethical standards. I took my responsibilities to ensure and maintain ethical conduct deadly seriously.
House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee: I was a dairy farmer in rural Appalachia while in high school and understand the challenges farmers, especially family farmers face. While not engaged directly in agriculture in recent years, I nonetheless continued to analysis the sector.
Every state agency must account for all expenditures, provide publicly available information on where, how and why funds are expended. Legislators and Pennsylvania pubic officials must be required to submit receipts for per Diem claims. Additionally, I take exception with legislators having authority to approve pay rises for themselves. That is akin to the fox in the hen house. In 1995, Pennsylvania's legislature enacted automatic pay increases for itself. Yet few working Pennsylvanians have such a convenient luxury.
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2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 24, 2024
