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Chris Obenshain
Republican
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Chris Obenshain

R

$0 raised

Ratings

Virginia Citizens Defense League
100%
National Rifle Association (NRA)
92%
NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)
67%
Equality Virginia
45%

Political Experience

State
House of Delegates
Virginia
· District 41
2024-present
Virginia

Work Experience

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
Montgomery County, Virginia
2018-Present
Judge Advocate
U.S. Army JAG Corps
2008-Present
Assistant Attorney General
Commonwealth of Virginia
2010-2018
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
City of Radford, Virginia
2007-2010
Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic
U.S. Army and Army National Guard
2002-2008

Education

The Army University
· Intermediate Level Education - Common Core
· 2020-2023
The Army University
Judge Advocate Officer Advance Course
· 2015
The Army University
178th Judge Advocate Officer Basic Course
· 2009
University of Virginia
JD
· 2003-2006
Bridgewater College
BA
· Political Science
· 1996-2000
Stronger Virginia
Lily Franklin and Chris Obenshain face off for the Virginia 41st House of Delegates
Background
"Chris believes that freedom is our most valuable resource. He is a Constitutional Conservative who believes the vision of the Founders - one of limited government, strong individual rights, and faith in the rule of law - remains the greatest path to peace and prosperity. As a gun owner and Soldier, he knows that the Second Amendment is a vital bulwark against tyranny. As a prosecutor, he understands that supporting our law enforcement community is of utmost importance to keeping our communities safe and free. As a father, he is passionate about ensuring that parents and children, not disconnected bureaucrats, are the driving force behind our education policy."
General
"Chris Obenshain is a member of the Army Reserve. Use of his military rank, job titles, and photographs in uniform does not imply endorsement by the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense."
Background
"Chris lives in Blacksburg with his wife Jennifer and their two sons. As a third-generation resident of Montgomery County, Chris and his family settled here because he knows well the friendly people and the endless possibilities in this region. Chris and his family are active members of Northstar Church and enjoy taking advantage of the natural beauty and family-friendly activities that this region has to offer. Chris is also proud to have grown up in Southwest Roanoke County and is a graduate of Cave Spring High School."

District 41

88,030
population
74,737
18 & over
29.7
median age
46,834
men
41,196
women
Leadership
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Glenn Youngkin
Governor ·
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Winsome Earle-Sears
Lieutenant Governor ·
jason-miyares
Jason Miyares
Attorney General ·
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Louise Lucas
President pro tempore ·
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Don Scott
House Speaker ·
Elections

2025

Gubernatorial
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Winsome Earle-Sears
Lieutenant Governor
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Abigail Spanberger
U.S. House of Representatives
Lieutenant Gubernatorial
Democratic Primary
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Victor Salgado
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Babur Lateef
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Alex Bastani
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Aaron Rouse
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Ghazala Hashmi
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Levar Stoney
Republican Primary
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Pat Herrity
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John Reid
Attorney General
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Jason Miyares
Attorney General
Democratic Primary
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Jay Jones
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Shannon Taylor
Republican Primary

No Primary

No election, one candidate:
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Jason Miyares
Government
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House of Delegates

Elections

2025

Gubernatorial
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Winsome Earle-Sears
Lieutenant Governor
Rep._Abigail_Spanberger_-_118th_Congress
Abigail Spanberger
U.S. House of Representatives
Lieutenant Gubernatorial
Democratic Primary
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Victor Salgado
Portrait_Placeholder_Square
Babur Lateef
Portrait_Placeholder_Square
Alex Bastani
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Aaron Rouse
ghazala-hashmi
Ghazala Hashmi
levar-stoney
Levar Stoney
Republican Primary
Portrait_Placeholder_Square
Pat Herrity
Portrait_Placeholder_Square
John Reid
Attorney General
jason-miyares
Jason Miyares
Attorney General
Democratic Primary
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Jay Jones
shannon-taylor
Shannon Taylor
Republican Primary

No Primary

No election, one candidate:
jason-miyares
Jason Miyares

Leadership

Virginia

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Glenn Youngkin
Governor
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Winsome Earle-Sears
Lieutenant Governor
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Jason Miyares
Attorney General
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Louise Lucas
President pro tempore
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Don Scott
House Speaker
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Scott Surovell
Majority Leader
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Charniele Herring
Majority Leader
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Ryan McDougle
Minority Leader
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Todd Gilbert
Minority Leader

State Senate

Virginia

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Winsome Earle-Sears
Lieutenant Governor
Ratings
Virginia Citizens Defense League
100%
Virginia Society for Human Life
100%
National Rifle Association (NRA)
92%
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
89%
Virginia FREE
86%
The Family Foundation of Virginia
78%
Virginia Education Association
50%
Virginia League of Conservation Voters
40%
Virginia AFL-CIO
33%
NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)
17%
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
0%
NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia
0%
louise-lucas
Louise Lucas
President pro tempore
Ratings
Equality Virginia
100%
LEAP Forward
100%
NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia
100%
NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)
100%
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia
100%
REPRO Rising Virginia
100%
Virginia AFL-CIO
100%
Virginia Association of Realtors
100%
Virginia Education Association
100%
Virginia League of Conservation Voters
100%
Virginia National Organization for Women
100%
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
100%
Virginia Sierra Club
100%
Climate Cabinet Action
92%
Hampton Roads Business PAC
80%
Virginia FREE
70%
National Federation of Independent Business - Virginia
60%
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
42%
American Conservative Union (ACU)
28%
The Middle Resolution
17%
Virginia Tea Party Federation
17%
National Federation of Independent Business - Montana
16%
Virginia Christian Coalition
13%
American Conservative Union (ACU) - Virginia
5%
Virginia Citizens Defense League
3%
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
0%
National Rifle Association (NRA)
0%
The Family Foundation of Virginia
0%
Virginia Society for Human Life
0%
scott-surovell
Scott Surovell
Majority Leader
Ratings
Equality Virginia
100%
NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia
100%
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia
100%
REPRO Rising Virginia
100%
Virginia AFL-CIO
100%
Virginia Association of Realtors
100%
Virginia Education Association
100%
Virginia League of Conservation Voters
100%
Virginia Sierra Club
100%
LEAP Forward
97%
Climate Cabinet Action
92%
NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)
92%
National Federation of Independent Business - Virginia
67%
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
67%
Virginia FREE
67%
Virginia Tea Party Federation
26%
American Conservative Union (ACU)
21%
The Middle Resolution
20%
American Conservative Union (ACU) - Virginia
14%
Virginia Citizens Defense League
3%
National Federation of Independent Business - Montana
0%
National Rifle Association (NRA)
0%
National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund
0%
The Family Foundation of Virginia
0%
ryan-mcdougle
Ryan McDougle
Minority Leader
Ratings
The Family Foundation of Virginia
100%
Virginia Association of Realtors
100%
Virginia Chamber of Commerce
100%
Virginia Citizens Defense League
100%
Virginia Society for Human Life
100%
The Middle Resolution
96%
National Federation of Independent Business - Montana
94%
Virginia FREE
94%
National Rifle Association (NRA)
92%
National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund
92%
National Federation of Independent Business - Virginia
90%
American Conservative Union (ACU) - Virginia
81%
American Conservative Union (ACU)
74%
Virginia Tea Party Federation
71%
Virginia Professional Fire Fighters
63%
Virginia Sierra Club
50%
Virginia21
43%
Virginia AFL-CIO
36%
Virginia Education Association
33%
Virginia League of Conservation Voters
28%
NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws)
17%
REPRO Rising Virginia
17%
Climate Cabinet Action
8%
LEAP Forward
6%
Equality Virginia
5%
Americans United for Separation of Church and State
0%
NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia
0%
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia
0%
Virginia Leadership
glenn-youngkin

R

Glenn Youngkin
winsome-sears

R

Winsome Earle-Sears
Lt. Governor
louise-lucas

D

Louise Lucas
State Senate
don-scott

D

Don Scott
House of Delegates
scott-surovell

D

Scott Surovell
State Senate
ryan-mcdougle

R

Ryan McDougle
State Senate
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