Christopher Burnett

Christopher Burnett's career experience includes working as an attorney. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2001 to 2025.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

After 22 years as a United States Marine, I’m running for Congress in Maryland’s 6th District as an extension of my service. In the Marines, my job was always to set the conditions for others to succeed. That same commitment drives me today to fight for the families, farmers, and small business owners in Western Maryland.

We need real solutions to the challenges squeezing our communities. I will prioritize rebuilding our infrastructure to ease congestion on our federal highway network and key corridors to identify opportunity zones for private sector investment. We must also produce energy right here at home to lower costs for families and businesses.

I’m committed to creating jobs that match our region’s strengths — good-paying careers in advanced manufacturing, AI, quantum computing, biotech, and trades through strong vocational and professional training programs. This is especially critical as we build an energy-intensive AI economy powered by national security priorities.

By unleashing Maryland’s Innovation Corridor, we can attract high-impact investment while creating opportunities that keep talent and jobs local.

On national security and foreign policy, I will advocate for a strong, America-first strategy. That includes securing our border, restoring the rule of law, and standing firmly with our law enforcement officers.

As a Marine veteran, I bring discipline and results-oriented leadership to Congress.

I’m ready to deliver affordability through opportunity.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will drive bold economic development by unleashing Innovation Corridor. We will rebuild our aging roads and infrastructure on I-70, I-270, I-68, and key local corridors to reduce congestion. We will produce energy right here to lower costs for families and manufacturers. And we will create thousands of good-paying jobs in advanced manufacturing, biotech, AI, quantum computing, and trades — jobs that match vocational and professional training already available in our region.

This growth will be achieved without raising taxes or imposing new fees on our businesses and families. Opportunity, not government mandates, is the path to affordability & prosperity. Western Maryland deserves an economy that works for its people.As a 22-year United States Marine, I understand that peace is only possible through strength. That is why I’m running for Congress — to ensure America maintains the strongest, best-equipped, and best-trained military in the world. My national security and foreign policy priorities are clear: deter our adversaries, support our allies, and put America first.

This commitment extends to our veterans and their families. We must deliver timely healthcare, earned benefits, and meaningful support. The men and women who served deserve a government that takes care of them as well as they took care of our nation.

From the Innovation Corridor to the front lines, I will fight every day to keep America safe, secure, and respected on the world stage.Public safety is foundational to freedom. As a Marine who spent 22 years defending this country, I’m running for Congress to restore the rule of law and stand unequivocally with our law enforcement officers.

We must protect American citizens by rejecting ridiculous DEI and woke policies that compromise safety. These failed experiments put police officers and law-abiding families at greater risk. I will work to eliminate them and replace them with common-sense policies that prioritize merit, accountability, and public safety.

Our law enforcement heroes deserve our full support — better funding, strong legal protections, and the tools they need to do their jobs. Criminals must face real consequences, and victims must receive justice.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic Opportunity - I support rebuilding our infrastructure, including targeted improvements to I-70, I-270, I-68, to reduce congestion. I will back American energy production to lower costs for families and businesses, while creating good-paying jobs. This will be done without raising taxes or fees through the Innovation Corridor.

National Security - I believe in peace through strength. I will support a strong national defense with increased funding for the world’s best military, modernization, and advanced technology. This includes robust care for our veterans and their families.

Rule of Law & Safety - I will fight for secure borders with strong enforcement, full support for law enforcement, and tough-on-crime policies.