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Chris is from Montgomery County. He attended Cave Spring High School. He lives in Blacksburg with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children . They attend Northstar Church.

Chris is a lawyer. He is a prosecutor for Montgomery County. He is also a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps. .

Chris Obenshain's campaign for state delegate is his first entry into politics.

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As of April 14, 2023, Chris Obenshain’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Republican vying for new House of Delegates seat to help working families

Opposes abortion, and wants to ban abortion at 15 weeks, with exceptions for rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is at risk.

- Opposes abortion, and wants to ban abortion at 15 weeks, with exceptions for rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is at risk.

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- 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.