Christopher Wright (Florida)
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Christopher Wright (Republican Party) ran for election to the Florida House of Representatives to represent District 43. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Christopher Wright was born in Annapolis, Maryland. He has served in the United States Army since 2018. Wright earned a bachelor's degree in legal studies from the University of Central Florida and a J.D. from the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law. His career experience includes working as a real estate attorney and a judge advocate for the Florida National Guard.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Florida House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Florida House of Representatives District 43
Johanna López defeated Christopher Wright in the general election for Florida House of Representatives District 43 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Johanna López (D) | 57.4 | 22,146 |
 | Christopher Wright (R) | 42.6 | 16,427 | |
| Total votes: 38,573 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Johanna López advanced from the Democratic primary for Florida House of Representatives District 43.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Susana Sanchez (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 43
Christopher Wright defeated Jay Rodriguez in the Republican primary for Florida House of Representatives District 43 on August 23, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Wright | 65.5 | 3,331 |
 | Jay Rodriguez | 34.5 | 1,755 | |
| Total votes: 5,086 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jeffrey Hawk (R)
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Florida's 9th Congressional District election, 2020
Florida's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Republican primary)
Florida's 9th Congressional District election, 2020 (August 18 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Florida District 9
Incumbent Darren Soto defeated Bill Olson and Clay Hill in the general election for U.S. House Florida District 9 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Darren Soto (D) | 56.0 | 240,724 |
 | Bill Olson (R) | 44.0 | 188,889 | |
| Clay Hill (No Party Affiliation) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 25 | ||
| Total votes: 429,638 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Edgar Hernandez Reyes (Unaffiliated)
Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Darren Soto advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Florida District 9.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 9
Bill Olson defeated Christopher Wright, Jose Castillo, and Sergio Ortiz in the Republican primary for U.S. House Florida District 9 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Olson | 48.6 | 20,751 |
| Christopher Wright | 22.7 | 9,677 | |
 | Jose Castillo | 20.1 | 8,595 | |
 | Sergio Ortiz | 8.6 | 3,680 | |
| Total votes: 42,703 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Christopher Wright completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wright's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My wife, Steffanie, and I have lived in Lake Nona for the last ten years. I'm a real estate attorney and Steffanie is a piano instructor. We have three beautiful children and love living in southeast Orlando. In May 2018, I was proud to raise my right hand and pledge to support and defend the constitution as a Judge Advocate for the Florida National Guard. In addition to my duties as an Army lawyer, I was privileged to serve as a liaison for the Guard in Tallahassee during hurricane Dorian. I've been a member of the Florida Bar since 2010 and have been in private practice since 2014. I'm an Eagle Scout and has served as a Scoutmaster, Committee Member, and most recently as an Assistant District Commissioner for the Osceola District of Central Florida Council. I have always been interested in pursuing public office, but now, more than ever, we need a strong conservative in Washington to help the President develop and pass policies that will help our economy not only recover, but surpass its previous historic highs.
- Economic Growth
- Individual Freedom
- Security
The economy is the number one national issue that every single American is confronted with every single day. Americans who feel confident in the direction the economy is heading are the same folks who are willing to invest themselves and their money pursuing their dreams. It is this kind of entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to work toward a goal that has always been the driving force behind the American economy. We need to restore that confidence after this shutdown. The best way to do that is to keep taxes low for everyone, continue to slash red tape and other job killing regulations, and encourage investment.
Small federal government is a fundamental founding principle that this country was built on. Unfortunately, we have seen a rapid expansion of government overreaching in recent times. We must remember that the original intent of the framers was to vest the People with the power to govern themselves. To that end, the framers understood that the people have the most power when the choices for their communities are being made at the state and local levels, not national. I believe that the vast majority of the issues we face can be handled either through a free-market economic approach or on the state and local levels of government. Keeping government local gives the people more power to affect how their communities are run.
Small federal government is a fundamental founding principle that this country was built on. Unfortunately, we have seen a rapid expansion of government overreaching in recent times. We must remember that the original intent of the framers was to vest the People with the power to govern themselves. To that end, the framers understood that the people have the most power when the choices for their communities are being made at the state and local levels, not national. I believe that the vast majority of the issues we face can be handled either through a free-market economic approach or on the state and local levels of government. Keeping government local gives the people more power to affect how their communities are run.
When it comes to shaping economic policy, Ronald Reagan is the gold standard. He laid out an economic plan that brought inflation down, grew the job market, and strengthened the middle class. The same policies that Reagan promoted are as applicable in today's economy as they were 40 years ago.
President Reagan, and now President Trump, correctly recognize that the health of our nation is directly linked to the strength of our economy. When people feel secure in their job and investments it frees them to participate in service and other wholesome family activities.
President Reagan, and now President Trump, correctly recognize that the health of our nation is directly linked to the strength of our economy. When people feel secure in their job and investments it frees them to participate in service and other wholesome family activities.
First and foremost a politician must be trustworthy. This may seem contradictory in today's political environment, but the key is that the person seeking office actually works toward the goals that he/she ran on during the campaign. For example, if I promise that I'm going to support lower taxes, I certainly am not going to vote for a bill that raises taxes or amounts to a raise in taxes.
A candidate, or incumbent, must also talk about priorities. Which goal takes priority over another when a bill is presented that may have conflicting provisions. For instance, a defense spending bill that calls for a tax increase. Will the candidate prioritize defense spending over his promise to lower taxes? I have listed my goals in priority order. Economic growth, Individual Freedom(smaller government), and Security.
A candidate, or incumbent, must also talk about priorities. Which goal takes priority over another when a bill is presented that may have conflicting provisions. For instance, a defense spending bill that calls for a tax increase. Will the candidate prioritize defense spending over his promise to lower taxes? I have listed my goals in priority order. Economic growth, Individual Freedom(smaller government), and Security.
I am an eagle scout. I have been a life long member of the Boy Scouts of America. I try, every day, to live the tenants of the Scout Oath and Law. That is, I do my best to do my duty to god and my country by being trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, curious, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrift, brave, clean, and reverent.
The primary responsibility of a Representative in Congress is to be a liaison between local business and political leadership and the federal government. The federal government is a vast body of programs and regulations that impact local leaders every single day. As the federal representative, my primary duty will be to help my local leadership navigate the various agencies and programs at the federal level. This includes helping to pass laws and reforms that may be needed to help my local leadership continue to focus on growing the economy and tackling important local issues.
I would like it to be said of my time in office that I did what I promised that I would do. That I was a congressman that practiced what he preached and that I helped, in whatever capacity I could, to leave my community a little better than it was when I took office.
My very first job was working as a camp counselor in Cocoa Beach as a teenager. It was a seasonal job, but I did that for three years in a row. One year, I was unpaid and earned a service award from the City of Cocoa Beach. It also served to satisfy the service requirement for my Florida Merit scholarship.
Bruce Wayne, the possibilities are endless.
Separate Ways, Journey
The House of Representatives is the direct link the people of the various districts have to national resources. It is the primary way that business owners and local leaders can convey their needs to the President and other national leaders. In fact, the primary role of a congressman is to be a liaison between local leaders and federal resources.
While political experience can be useful, I don't believe it is essential. In fact, too much experience in government can be a real detriment. Folks who spend too much time in public office become detached from folks who still have to work in the private market. That's why term limits is such a great idea. It provides a mechanism to rotate long sitting politicians back into the private sector so that they can gain an appreciation for what it's like to have to earn a living according to the policies he/she supported.
With the growth of technology we have seen our economy become more and more entwined with other nations. The biggest challenge we will face in the next decade will not be on a distant battlefield, but in the global markets. We must always be on the cutting edge of science and technology, medical research, and innovation. Governments such as China are constantly working to replace the United States as the world leader, not just militarily, but economically. For obvious reasons, we cannot allow that to happen.
Budget Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Appropriations Committee
Two year terms with a six term max for a total of 12 years.
I support term limits. I would support a max of six terms for US House or two terms for the Senate. That's 12 years as either a senator or representative.
I would serve in whatever capacity I thought would make the most difference.
I heard a story about a person who owned a small medical research clinic which was developing a treatment program to help people dependent on opioids get clean. She applied for and won a grant from the federal government during Obama's stimulus era. She took $250,000 and used the money to fund her program. However, like all government programs, the grant came with certain conditions and restrictions. This lady is not a lawyer, but as it turns out she should have gotten one because a few years after she won the grant, her business was audited. The IRS made the determination that she had used the grant money for an expense that wasn't permitted by the program. The restriction was buried deep within the grant language and unless you spent hours pouring over the details it is unlikely anyone would have caught it. In any event, this woman ended up spending tens of thousands of dollars fighting the IRS and ultimately lost her business and ended up having to sell one of her investment properties in order to pay back the IRS. This story is of particular interest because it unlined the dangers of having a government overly involved in the market. Government should not be in the business of doing business. If government wants to be involved in the market it should promote investment by offering tax incentives to corporations and investors, not providing grants. Grants are appropriate for public projects like schools and parks, not private enterprise.
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 21, 2020
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