CHRIS CUNNINGHAM

NAME: Chris Cunningham

AGE: 32

PARTY AFFILIATION: Libertarian

DAY JOB: E-Commerce Account Manager

EDUCATION: 

UNC Charlotte - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing Analytics

HOW LONG YOU HAVE LIVED IN NEVADA: 7 years

WRITE A BRIEF (TWO TO THREE SENTENCES) SUMMARY OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD ENABLE YOU TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THIS OFFICE:

I am the youngest candidate running for Senate in the nation, and I will not be treating this seat as a retirement home. I am a non-career politician, but I have 10 years of experience in a variety of industries such as healthcare, insurance, and entertainment. I have been a licensed health and life insurance agent for 6 years, working with hundreds of Nevada based families along with individuals in 12 other states.

WHAT IS YOUR TOP PRIORITY IF ELECTED?

My priority if elected would be to get the federal government out of your lives, wallet, and your bedroom. Most importantly, not contributing to spending tax dollars way beyond our means, and reducing inflation.

IN JUST A FEW SENTENCES: WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE IS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM FACING OUR COUNTRY, AND HOW WOULD YOU FIX IT?

The most important issue in our country is stabilizing the economy and holding politicians accountable in Washington for driving up TRILLIONS of dollars in debt. Emphasizing free market principles without government interference is paramount to the success of catalyzing economic growth. We need to support sound monetary policies backed by a tangible asset or a system where the value of money is determined by market forces rather than centralized control.

CONSUMER PRICES AND HOUSING COSTS HAVE SHOT UP SINCE THE PANDEMIC—WHAT’S YOUR PLAN TO HELP NEVADANS WHO ARE STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY?

If elected, I am to reduce government spending, eliminate unnecessary regulations, reduce taxes, and foster competition in industries prone to inflation. In regards to housing, I would want to end the federal reserve, which has a monopoly on interest rates.

IF THE LEGAL RIGHT TO ABORTION WERE TO COME UP FOR A VOTE IN CONGRESS, WOULD YOU VOTE FOR IT? WHY OR WHY NOT?

I believe this issue is best addressed by the states. As a Libertarian, I prioritize bodily autonomy and oppose any government restrictions on abortion. These are difficult decisions that should be left to individuals, families affected along with an opinion from a medical professional. I would not support a federal abortion ban, but I am voting Yes on Nevada Question 6, which is a perfect example of how this sensitive issue should be handled.

IN ONE SENTENCE: WHAT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT THING VOTERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU?

I have not taken a single cent from a PAC or special interest group this campaign and am the only candidate actively campaigning outside of the establishment candidates in this race.

YES OR NO: WILL YOU ACCEPT THE RESULTS OF THIS ELECTION, WHETHER YOU WIN OR LOSE?

Yes, I will accept the results of the election.