Christopher Davis (Indiana)

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Christopher Davis

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 2, 2020

Personal

Birthplace

Binghamton, N.Y.

Profession

Signal maintainer

Contact

Campaign website

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Christopher Davis (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Indiana's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 2, 2020.

Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Christopher Davis was born in Binghamton, New York. His professional experience includes being a signal maintainer.

Elections

2020

See also: Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020

Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Republican primary)

Indiana's 2nd Congressional District election, 2020 (June 2 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Jackie Walorski defeated Pat Hackett in the general election for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jackie Walorski (R)	61.5	183,601
		Pat Hackett (D)	38.5	114,967

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 298,568
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Pat Hackett defeated Ellen Marks in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pat Hackett	77.8	32,708
		Ellen Marks	22.2	9,319

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 42,027
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2

Incumbent Jackie Walorski defeated Christopher Davis in the Republican primary for U.S. House Indiana District 2 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jackie Walorski	78.9	39,628
		Christopher Davis	21.1	10,609

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,237
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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Christopher Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' 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.

My name is Christopher Davis. I am currently employed by Norfolk Southern Railroad as an signal maintainter. I have been employed here for 5 years. I also worked as an electrical apprentice and a fleet mechanic before starting my career at Norfolk Southern.

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?

• Reduce Federal Spending
• Fair Tax System
• NOT afraid to tackle real issues

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

federal spending, taxes, medicare, social security

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Listening to all of your constituents and voting for them. Not just political party or whoever throws you the biggest fundraiser.

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

I enjoy listening to all viewpoints and believe the average lower/middle class is not being represented properly

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

Support legislation that makes the everyday citizen have a better life.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was at Steak N Shake. I worked their for over 1 year.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

I believe the U.S. house can return to being the greatest deliberative body if members are willing to work together for the American people. Not party and the Washington lobby.

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

National debt. Medicare and Social Security insolvency.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I would support term limits in Congress

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Footnotes

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Indiana's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Jim Banks (R)

Todd Young (R)

Representatives

District 1

Frank Mrvan (D)

District 2

Rudy Yakym (R)

District 3

Marlin Stutzman (R)

District 4

Jim Baird (R)

District 5

Victoria Spartz (R)

District 6

Jefferson Shreve (R)

District 7

André Carson (D)

District 8

Mark Messmer (R)

District 9

Erin Houchin (R)

Republican Party (9)

Democratic Party (2)