Craig Ennis

Craig Ennis (independent) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 7th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the general election on November 5, 2024.

Ennis (Republican Party) also ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Virginia. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on June 18, 2024.

Ennis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Craig Ennis was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1991 to 1994. His career experience includes working as a construction worker.^[1]

Elections

2024

U.S. House

Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Democratic primary)

Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 18 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Eugene Vindman defeated Derrick Anderson in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Eugene Vindman (D)	51.2	203,336
	Derrick Anderson (R)	48.5	192,847
	Other/Write-in votes	0.3	1,116

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 397,299
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Craig Ennis (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on June 18, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Eugene Vindman	49.3	17,263
	Elizabeth Guzman	15.1	5,283
	Briana Sewell	13.4	4,706
	Andrea Bailey	12.5	4,381
	Margaret Franklin	5.8	2,034
	Carl Bedell	2.1	738
	Clifford Heinzer	1.8	621

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,026
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Mohamed Bourakba (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on June 18, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Derrick Anderson	45.2	16,338
	Cameron Hamilton	37.2	13,448
	Jonathon Myers	12.9	4,660
	John Prabhudoss	2.0	729
	Maria Martin	1.7	625
	Terris Todd	1.0	373

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 36,173
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Jeffrey Sacks (R)
Shaliek Tarpley (R)

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ennis in this election.

U.S. Senate

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Virginia

Incumbent Tim Kaine defeated Hung Cao in the general election for U.S. Senate Virginia on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Tim Kaine (D)	54.4	2,417,115
	Hung Cao (R)	45.4	2,019,911
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	8,509

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,445,535
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Gary Barve (R)
Tiger Xiong (Independent)
Jonathan Hardin (Independent)
Csaba Menezes Rusznak (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Tim Kaine advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Virginia.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Virginia

Hung Cao defeated Scott Parkinson, Eddie Garcia, Chuck Smith, and Jonathan Walker Emord in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Virginia on June 18, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Hung Cao	61.8	168,868
	Scott Parkinson	11.0	29,940
	Eddie Garcia	9.8	26,777
	Chuck Smith	8.8	24,108
	Jonathan Walker Emord	8.6	23,614

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 273,307
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Endorsements

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2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Incumbent Abigail Spanberger defeated Yesli Vega in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Abigail Spanberger (D)	52.2	143,357
	Yesli Vega (R)	47.6	130,586
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	637

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 274,580
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on June 21, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Yesli Vega	28.9	10,913
		Derrick Anderson	23.8	8,966
		Bryce Reeves	20.1	7,580
		Crystal Vanuch	17.0	6,400
	Submit photo	David Ross	6.1	2,284
		Gina Ciarcia	4.2	1,565

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 37,708
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2020

Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (June 23 Democratic primary)

Virginia's 7th Congressional District election, 2020 (July 18 Republican convention)

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Incumbent Abigail Spanberger defeated Nick Freitas in the general election for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Abigail Spanberger (D)	50.8	230,893
	Nick Freitas (R)	49.0	222,623
	Other/Write-in votes	0.2	823

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 454,339
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Abigail Spanberger advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7.

Republican convention

Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 7

The following candidates ran in the Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 7 on July 18, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Nick Freitas (R)
		Pete Greenwald (R)
		Andrew Knaggs (R)
		John McGuire (R)
		Tina Ramirez (R)
		Jason Alexander Roberge (R)

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
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2013

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2013

Ennis ran in the 2013 election for Virginia House of Delegates District 28. Ennis was defeated by Bill Howell in the June 11 Republican primary.^[2]

Virginia House of Delegates District 28 Republican Primary, 2013
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
William Howell Incumbent	91.4%	1,361
Craig Ennis	8.6%	128
Total Votes		1,489

2009

See also: Virginia House of Delegates elections, 2009

Ennis received 25 percent of the vote in the general election on November 3, 2009, losing to incumbent Bill Howell.^[3]

Campaign themes

2024

U.S. House

Ballotpedia survey responses

Craig Ennis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ennis' 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.

I am America's foremost counter terrorism expert. As a civilian I spearheaded the ABLEDANGER PROGRAM and was the 9-11 informant. After September 11 2001 I wrote most of America's counter terrorism programs used today.

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?

Not beholding to a Political Party my campaign is For the People nat a Party
If you want results not political posturing our campaign will champion this.
The reason I am running is to provide America with solutions to there concerns.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Veteran Homelessness along with a Veteran Administration that serves our veterans after there time of service is done.

Immigration is a top priority there needs to be action that secures our borders along with an immigration policy that finally does something about illegal immigration to the United States of America.

Weaponization of the FBI the Department of Justice and CIA is a threat from a corrupt Federal Government there needs to be some deep investigations into just how corrupt the US Government has become.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to anyone who defends the defenseless someone who puts country before themselves.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

I'd say if I had my life story published I'd recommend that be read to understand my political philosophy

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

America First

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

Independent thinker

Strategic planner

Ability to listen to everyone no matter what side of aisle

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

To serve my constituents before myself

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The failed hostage Rescue attempt of Operation Eagle Claw I was 5 almost 6

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

My first job was cleaning up a cabinet company after hours was 15

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Rogue Warrior series, I enjoy the leadership lessons Dick Marcinko wrote about.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

James Bond

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

I get knocked down by Chumbawamba

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Breaking my life's story

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

The power to cut funding for agencies and programs

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No our founding fathers set forth a precedent that everyone who serves in the Legislature serve a couple terms then return to their homes.

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

Liberalism and the decline in Patriotism

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

No 3 terms

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe term limits are needed.

US HOUSE should have 3 terms
US Senate should have 2 terms

US President 2 terms

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Davy Crockett

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I hear the stories about how we all are struggling with inflation and the weaponization of the CIA FBI and DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE and a two tiered justice system

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes compromise along with communication is very necessary when policy making

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

With decisions of the purse I will reflect my constituents concerns. I will always legislate with my constituents wallets a determining factor on how I vote on bills.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Investigate the government corruption

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U.S. Senate

2013

Ennis' campaign website listed the following issues:^[4]

Amendment to 52-8.4:1

"I believe an amendment to 52-8.4:1 that establishes the Virginia Gun Show Identification Card (VGIC) is a step. This card will identify individuals that have been checked and cleared by the Virginia State Police to buy and sell firearms at Virginia gun shows and flea markets."

Conservative Principles

"Taxing and spending has become a taste that drives the federal government's hand into our lives. No longer can politicians hide behind false principles, making promises while having no intentions of keeping them."

School Security

"In Virginia, we have 1.3 millions school children that attend 2,200 schools. If we reappropriate $45 million from nine state agencies, we can offer $18,000 towards putting a School Resource Officer in every school in the Commonwealth."

Campaign finance summary

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Craig Ennis campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Virginia District 7	Withdrew general	$0	N/A**
2024*	U.S. Senate Virginia	Withdrew primary	$0	N/A**
2022	U.S. House Virginia District 7	Withdrew primary	$0	N/A**
2020	U.S. House Virginia District 7	Withdrew convention	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Personal

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Ennis has a son and grandson.

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Footnotes

↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 8, 2023
↑ Virginia Board of Elections, "Unofficial Primary Results," accessed June 13, 2013
↑ WTOP 2009 Election Results
↑ Issues, Craig Ennis for Delegate," accessed May 6, 2013

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Mark Warner (D)

Representatives

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Rob Wittman (R)

District 2

Jennifer Kiggans (R)

District 3

Bobby Scott (D)

District 4

Jennifer McClellan (D)

District 5

John McGuire (R)

District 6

Benjamin Lee Cline (R)

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Eugene Vindman (D)

District 8

Donald Sternoff Beyer (D)

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H. Morgan Griffith (R)

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Suhas Subramanyam (D)

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James Walkinshaw (D)

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[1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on July 8, 2023

[2] Virginia Board of Elections, "Unofficial Primary Results," accessed June 13, 2013

[3] WTOP 2009 Election Results

[4] Issues, Craig Ennis for Delegate," accessed May 6, 2013

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Craig Ennis

Biography

Elections

2024

U.S. House

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

U.S. Senate

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Virginia

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary election

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Virginia

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Endorsements

2022

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Democratic primary election

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Democratic primary election

Republican convention

Republican convention for U.S. House Virginia District 7

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

2013

2009

Campaign themes

2024

U.S. House

Ballotpedia survey responses

U.S. Senate

Ballotpedia survey responses

2022

2020

2013

Campaign finance summary

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