Chris Sander (candidate)
| Chris Sander | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 12, 1968 St. Louis, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Lindbergh Senior High School |
| Occupation | Small business owner |
| Known for | Candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Missouri |
| Home town | Ellisville, Missouri |
| Religion | Christian |
| Spouse(s) | Kelly Jones Sander |
| Children | 1 son and 1 daughter |
| Website | http://www.ChrisSander.com/ |
Chris Sander (born March 12, 1968) is an American small business owner, conservative political commentator, and blogger. In 2008 Chris Sander ran for congress in the Missouri's 3rd congressional district against Russ Carnahan. He lost by a large margin, but he claims that the Republican Party didn't fund him well enough.
Personal life
Chris Sander was born in St. Louis. He graduated from Lindbergh Senior High School in 1986 and went on to found his own business at the age of 30. In 2000, Chris married his wife Kelly, and they had two children. Through his business, he has enabled many middle and lower income families to achieve homeownership. Because of this, he was appointed to the Executive Board of Mortgage Brokers, where he has held several offices including president.
Election history
| Year | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | 3rd Party | Party | Votes | Pct | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Russ Carnahan | 202,470 | 66,37% | Chris Sander | 92,759 | 30,41% | Kevin C. Babcock | Libertarian | 5,518 | 1.81% | Cynthia L. Redburn | Constitution Party | 4,324 | 1.42% |
*Write-in and minor candidate notes: In 2004, Joseph L. Badaracco received 11 votes.
References
- ↑ "Election Statistics". Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Archived from the original on July 25, 2007. Retrieved 2008-03-17.