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U.S. Representative · Congressional District 6 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
This candidate has withdrawn. Information below reflects their filing at the time of withdrawal.
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 Hyser is a Republican candidate seeking election to Maryland's 6th Congressional District in the May 14, 2024 primary. He is a decorated retired Maryland state trooper and special investigator for the U.S. government who trained Iraqi police officers through the Department of Treasury. At age 59-60 on the day of the general election, he holds a Masters in Divinity from Bayan Claremont School of Theology and completed technical training at Rets Technical Training Center in Baltimore. Hyser has no previous political experience but is running to mend society's fabric and unite communities for a better future.
Economic Development
Hyser advocates for local manufacturing over reliance on foreign production
“We need to become innovators and manufacture locally instead of relying on China.”
Education
Focus on traditional academic subjects rather than ideological instruction in schools
“Take back our schools. Focus on reading, writing, arithmetic, and arts instead of indoctrinating the minds of our youth.”
Media Ethics
Hold partisan news media accountable for misinformation
“We must hold partisan news media accountable for mistruths and bring true journalism back.”
Community Unity
Emphasize racial unity and national pride
“We need to unite all races, United we Stand. Divided we Fall. We need to instill pride, integrity, and God back into our lives.”
Government Ethics
Return government to center politics away from extremes
“Both parties need to return to the center and away from extremes. We need to focus on real issues; not those fabricated for personal gains and votes.”
External sources describe Hyser as a Republican candidate with law enforcement background who emphasizes taking decisive action to restore national pride and integrity. The Baltimore Sun notes he is fighting for L.I.F.E. (Liberty, Integrity, Freedom and Egalitarianism) while Bethesda Magazine highlights his decorated service as a state trooper and his focus on manufacturing locally rather than relying on China.
“Take back our schools. Focus on reading, writing, arithmetic, and arts instead of indoctrinating the minds of our youth.”
Source“We need to become innovators and manufacture locally instead of relying on China.”
Source“Both parties need to return to the center and away from extremes. We need to focus on real issues; not those fabricated for personal gains and votes.”
Source“We need to unite all races, United we Stand. Divided we Fall.”
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