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U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District

Chris Campbell

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District

Independent

Background

Occupation
Mechanical engineer
Lives in
Bristol
Campaign website
campbellforcongress2026.com

A mechanical engineer trained at the University of Tennessee who has spent most of his career helping manufacturers in Tennessee and southwest Virginia stay competitive. A lifelong resident of Appalachia, he has been married for 32 years and has two children.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

Economy & jobs

Environment & parks

  • Supports conservation and sustainable agriculture legislation.

    Who Am I — Campbell for Congress

    Campaign website · Campbell for Congress 2026 · campbellforcongress2026.com

    “Legislation should prioritize conservation of remaining resources, research into the next generation resources, sustainable agriculture and manufacturing practices.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports affordable insurance premiums for every American.

    The Plan — Campbell for Congress

    Campaign website · Campbell for Congress 2026 · campbellforcongress2026.com

    “Every American should have access to insurance with affordable monthly premiums.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports congressional term limits and an age cap of 75.

    His plan says no one should serve in a national office beyond age 75.

    The Plan — Campbell for Congress

    Campaign website · Campbell for Congress 2026 · campbellforcongress2026.com

    “It is time for term limits to be enacted and to set maximum age limits on national offices.”
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  • Proposes ending presidential executive orders.

    The Plan — Campbell for Congress

    Campaign website · Campbell for Congress 2026 · campbellforcongress2026.com

    “It is time for executive orders to end.”
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  • Pledges to run without soliciting campaign donations.

    The Plan — Campbell for Congress

    Campaign website · Campbell for Congress 2026 · campbellforcongress2026.com

    “There is no donate button. It is time to take money out of politics.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Chris Campbell on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

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