Chris Collins

Collins obtained a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University in 1972 and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Alabama in 1975. Collins worked as an engineer and businessman.[6][7]

Chris Collins did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

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Campaign websiteCollins' campaign website stated the following:Secure Our Borders, Streets & CommunitiesPresident Trump launched the largest border security and deportation operation in American history — and Chris Collins will make sure it never stops. He'll fight to finish the wall, keep every illegal alien out, and ensure the progress we've made is permanent, not temporary.Protect Our Families From Deadly Drugs & CrimesThe war on cartels and fentanyl traffickers is working — drug seizures are up and illegal crossings are down. Chris Collins will fight to keep the pressure on, back our law enforcement, and make sure we finish the job of getting these deadly drugs off our streets for good.Stop Biological Men From Competing In Women's SportsBiological men do not belong in women's sports — period. Chris Collins will fight to protect Title IX, defend the integrity of women's athletics, and ensure every girl has a fair shot at competition.Restore Our Nation As A Leader On The World StageAmerica is respected again because we lead with strength, not apology. Chris Collins will stand with Israel, confront our adversaries head-on, and make sure we never go back to the days of Biden-era weakness and retreat.Defend Our Conservative Values & FreedomFrom the Second Amendment to religious liberty, our constitutional freedoms are under constant attack from the radical left. Chris Collins will never compromise our values or way of life; he will fight to protect our Constitution and everything that makes America the greatest country on earth.Oppose Liberal Tax Hikes & Woke Policy PrioritiesPresident Trump cut your taxes. Chris Collins will make sure Democrats never raise them back. He'll oppose every liberal tax hike and woke spending scheme, and treat every tax dollar the way he did as a county executive: like it belongs to you, because it does.Unleash America's Economic PotentialThe America First agenda has cut regulations, unleashed energy dominance, and put our economy back on track. Chris Collins is a successful businessman who built companies and created good-paying jobs across the country — he has the experience we need back in Congress to ensure the next wave of American opportunity in AI, crypto, and national defense creates prosperity for generations.— Chris Collins' campaign website (June 23, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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Collins' campaign website stated the following:

Respecting Future Generations

Not robbing our children and grandchildren of a bright future.

Government that Serves Taxpayers

Not a government that serves the special interests.

Fiscal Discipline

Balance the federal budget in 10 years.

Local Decision Making

Stopping Washington from telling us how to live our lives.

Personal Accountability

Never increasing entitlement programs.

Smaller Government

Reform the tax code lowering rates and eliminating loopholes.

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—Chris Collins' campaign website (2018)[14]

Campaign website

The following issues were listed on Collins' campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Help small businesses create jobs: Chris Collins understands how to create jobs, because he’s created hundreds of jobs during his 30 years as a small businessman. In Congress, Chris puts that experience to work for us, helping create the jobs our families need.

Lower Gas Prices: Skyrocketing gas prices are crushing working families. Chris Collins is leading the fight to enact an energy policy that expand drilling, and ends regulations that make our gas prices unaffordable.

Repeal ObamaCare: President Obama’s healthcare plan is a failure. It raises taxes, increases the debt, and cuts $500 billion from Medicare. In Congress, Chris continues to fight to repeal ObamaCare and implement healthcare reforms that make sense, like patient choice and tort reform.

Cut the deficit and reduce spending: Chris Collins knows a thing or two about cutting government. As Erie County Executive, he reduced the county’s debt by more than $120 million and kept spending increases to practically zero. In Washington, Chris is standing up to Obama’s reckless policies and working to get spending under control.

Protect your Constitutional Freedoms: Washington liberals continue to try to chip away at our Constitutional rights. Chris Collins is fighting to protect our freedoms, including our Second Amendment rights. Chris is a proud gun owner and has an A rating with the National Rifle Association. He will continue to be a staunch defender of our Constitution in Washington.

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—Chris Collins' campaign website, http://collinsforcongress.com/theissues/