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U.S. Representative · Congressional District 6 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
A U.S. Representative serves as your district's voice in Congress, where they vote on federal laws, national budgets, and policies that impact daily life. They are responsible for securing federal funding for local infrastructure and helping residents resolve issues with federal agencies, such as the Social Security Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office matters because it ensures your community’s specific needs and priorities are represented in the national government.
View all candidates in this raceChris Burnett is a Marine veteran and former legal advisor running as a Republican for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. He served in the United States Marine Corps for over two decades, leading Marines in Iraq and advising senior commanders on national security and foreign policy at the Pentagon. A resident of Gaithersburg and father of four, Burnett attributes his candidacy to frustrations with high taxes, overregulation, and what he describes as the prioritization of "indoctrination over education" in public schools. His platform is built on the pillars of "Peace, Prosperity, and Protection," emphasizing reduced government spending, border security, and support for law enforcement. He aims to restore accountability and integrity to government while fostering private sector growth and expanding vocational training opportunities.
Sources: Campaign website
“Running for Maryland's 6th Congressional District is an extension of my lifelong commitment to serving our great country and setting the conditions for others to succeed.”
“As a family of six, we experienced first-hand the difficulty of opening a small business in Montgomery County and we have been directly impacted by the excessive taxes, fees, and regulations associated with affordability crisis with living in this area.”
“We have four children in the Montgomery public schools, and we have witnessed the devastating effects of prioritizing indoctrination over education.”
“Chris Burnett is not a career politician—he’s a battle-tested leader who believes in accountability, integrity, and opportunity. He’s ready to serve again—this time, in Washington.”
Source: burnettforcongress.com
Fiscal Policy
Lowering taxes and reducing the regulatory burden to address the cost of living.
“Reduce taxes, cut red tape and reduce regulations... Tackling the Rising Cost of Living.”
Education
Focusing on parental rights and academic education over political indoctrination.
“Protecting Parental Rights in Education... witnessed the devastating effects of prioritizing indoctrination over education.”
National Security
Strengthening foreign policy while prioritizing the needs of military families and veterans.
“Ensuring strength in our national security and foreign policy... taking care of veterans first.”
Immigration
Securing the border and strictly enforcing existing immigration laws.
“Secure the border... Enforce existing laws – period! ... Securing the Border and Enforcing Immigration Laws.”
Government Ethics
Ending the ability of members of Congress to trade stocks to avoid conflicts of interest.
“Burnett demands end to Congressional stock trading: 'no more conflicts of interest'”
External reports describe Burnett as a Marine veteran with three master’s degrees who is challenging the political establishment he claims has prioritized national politics over local resident needs. He has criticized the culture of "hyper taxation" in the district and warned against an over-dependence on federal government employment. Burnett has also publicly called for an end to congressional stock trading and has advocated for a more strategic approach to data center development in the region.
“witnessed the devastating effects of prioritizing indoctrination over education”
Source“Cut red tape and reduce regulations... Cutting Waste and Working to Eliminate the Deficit”
Source“Support law enforcement and ICE... Standing Strong with Our Police, Military, and Veterans”
Source“Securing the Border and Enforcing Immigration Laws”
Source“Burnett demands end to Congressional stock trading: 'no more conflicts of interest'”
Source“experienced first-hand the difficulty of opening a small business in Montgomery County”
Source“taking care of veterans first”
Source“Lowering Taxes for Families and Small Businesses”
Source“Create opportunity through private sector growth”
Source“Rebuilding and Investing in Infrastructure”
Source“Expanding Access to Quality Healthcare”
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