Rob Wittman

Rob Wittman was born in Washington D.C. in 1959. He earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1981, a master's degree in Health Policy and Administration from the University of North Carolina in 1990, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002.[1][2] Wittman's professional experience includes working as an environmental health specialist for local health departments and as field director for the Virginia Health Department’s Division of Shellfish Sanitation.[3]

Wittman previously served on the Montross, Virginia Town Council from 1986 to 1996, also serving as the mayor of Montross from 1992 to 1996. He then served as a member of the Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors from 1996 to 2005, including as chair from 2004 to 2005. He was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2005, serving from 2006 to 2007.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Rob was first elected to serve the First Congressional District of Virginia in December 2007, and his top priority has always been the constituents of the First District. From rebuilding our military, to securing jobs throughout Virginia, to increasing access to broadband, to making sure our children have a 21st-century education, Rob is constantly working for the First District. Rob’s wife, Kathryn, who worked for 41 years as a teacher at Cople Elementary School in Hague, is a Westmoreland County native whom he met when he spent high school and college summers working in a Leedstown tomato cannery and on a Reedville fishing boat in the Northern Neck. Rob grew up in Henrico County, where his mother taught middle school and high school. With a father that served in the Army in World War II, dedication to service was instilled in Rob from an early age. Since 1985, Rob and Kathryn have lived in the same home in Montross where they raised their two children: a daughter, Devon, and a son, Josh. Rob and Kathryn are proud grandparents to six wonderful grandchildren. Rob is an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoys spending time on the water.

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?

“There’s no question that the state of our economy and skyrocketing prices are the most pressing issues for folks in the First District and American families right now. I have seen this firsthand as I have spent significant time visiting and working with individuals, families, and businesses throughout our district and Commonwealth of Virginia. We need to rein in Washington’s excessive spending problem and support an economic agenda that will support our families and businesses to thrive. I am fighting for pro-growth policies to set our younger generations up for success, get people back to work, and get our economy back on track.”“I have long believed that our men and women in uniform have earned our great respect through sacrifice and hardship, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for that service. America’s veterans deserve the highest quality medical care, the most efficient delivery of benefits possible, and access to educational and job opportunities. It’s also incredibly important that our Armed Services are ready to meet the reality of the threats facing the United States and to project power around the globe to deter our adversaries. As Vice Ranking Member on the House Armed Services Committee, I’m committed to ensuring our servicemembers have the resources they need to be safe, deter our adversaries, and be successful in their missions.’’“My top priority has always been how I can best serve the people of Virginia’s First District. The First District is home to the Chesapeake Bay – a critical resource to the environmental and economic health of our region and the Commonwealth. As Co-Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Caucus and Co-Chair of the Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Caucus, I will continue to work to conserve our natural resources and encourage responsible stewardship of our land, water, and wildlife. From rebuilding our military, to securing jobs throughout Virginia, to increasing access to broadband, to making sure our children have a 21st-century education, I am constantly working for the First District”.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

“Since 2007, I have been focused on strengthening our military and supporting veterans, promoting economic development through fiscal responsibility, fixing our crumbling infrastructure, increasing access to high-speed internet, conserving our environment and protecting our wildlife and public lands and waters, and promoting workforce development through Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs.”

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

“When I was young I worked a number of jobs from working for the Richmond Braves, a short order cook at Shoney's to working on boats in the Chesapeake Bay. I am forever grateful for those experiences and how they helped teach me the value of hard work at a young age. I believe these principles of hard word, dedication, and service to your community, prepared me for where I am today and guided me to where I am today as I serve the folks of Virginia’s First District. I would not be where I am today without these early experiences, and the individuals who gave me the opportunities to grow and succeed in my professional career.”

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According to Wittman's website, his campaign themes included:[19]

Economy: "We need to prioritize spending and expose the waste, fraud and abuse in Washington. It is time to return to the conservative principle of controlling spending..."

Healthcare: "I believe we need to increase health care affordability, accessibility, and portability for all Americans."

Education: "I recognize the importance of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) jobs to our Nation’s economy and believe it is vital that our schools focus on these areas."