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Chris Phillips

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Chris Phillips is a Republican candidate for West Virginia House of Delegates District 68 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Chris Phillips was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Phillips graduated from Philip Barbour High School. His career experience includes working as the president of CGP Foods, Inc. Phillips volunteered as a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the West Virginia Citizens Defense League.[1]

High school:
Philip Barbour High School

Campaign themes

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What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

1) Economic Development

2) Educational Opportunity

3) Equality in Government[3][4]

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

I am a passionate defender of the 2nd Amendment. The right to self defense is the most fundamental of natural and civil rights.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]

[the profile publisher] also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Chris Phillips answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Calvin Coolidge is our most under-appreciated President. He was a man of much wisdom and few words. ""Four-fifths of all our troubles would disappear, if we would only sit down and keep still.""[4]

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Road to Serfdom. Economics in One Lesson.[4]

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, integrity and flexibility.[4]

On the 2026 ballot

Links

Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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Chris Phillips — West Virginia House of Delegates District 68 candidate, 2026 | True Vote