Chris Harnisch is originally from northern Virginia. He attended a Fairfax county public school. He has two graduate degrees from Yale University. Chris currently lives in Sterling, VA with his wife and son.

Chris Harnisch has previously worked as a business manager and advisor on technology innovation and adoption at Apple. He is also a drilling Army Reserve officer. He also joined the Army and served for 14 months in Afghanistan.

Chris Harnisch has worked as a counterterrorism official for the State Department.

As of April 27, 2023, Chris Harnisch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

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- Wants to reduce taxes.
- Supports small businesses.

Economy

Supports an increase in behavioral health funding.

- Supports an increase in behavioral health funding.

Healthcare

Supports increasing parental involvement in their children's education.

Opposes cutting funding for special needs education.

- Supports increasing parental involvement in their children's education.
- Opposes cutting funding for special needs education. 
- Wants to increase teacher salaries.

Education

Supports increased funding for law enforcement.

- Supports increased funding for law enforcement.

Public Safety

Chris Harnisch

- The Virginia General Assembly, made up of the House of Delegates and the State Senate, is responsible for creating state laws.  
- Your state delegate serves your local district in the Virginia House of Delegates, advocating for your community's needs and interests.  
- Delegates have the power to write, sponsor, and vote on proposed legislation, including all bills related to the state budget, which begin in the House of Delegates.  
- The House of Delegates consists of 100 members, each elected to represent one district.  
- Delegates serve two-year terms and receive an annual salary of $17,640.