Chris Stewart (politician)
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Christopher Douglas Stewart (born July 15, 1960)[1] is an American politician, author, and businessman who served as the U.S. representative for Utah's 2nd congressional district from 2013 until his resignation in 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he is known for his bestsellers Seven Miracles That Saved America and The Miracle of Freedom: Seven Tipping Points That Saved the World, as well as his series The Great and Terrible.
Chris Stewart | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 2013 ā September 15, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jim Matheson |
Succeeded by | Celeste Maloy |
Personal details | |
Born | Christopher Douglas Stewart (1960-07-15) July 15, 1960 (age 63) Logan, Utah, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Evie Stewart |
Relations | Ted Stewart (brother) |
Children | 6 |
Education | Utah State University (BA) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1984ā1998 |
Rank | Major |
Stewart graduated from Utah State University in 1984 before joining the United States Air Force. Later, he began writing novels and became president and CEO of the Shipley Group. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and was re-elected five times.
Stewart formally announced on May 31, 2023, that he intended to resign from Congress to focus on helping take care of his wife's health issues.[2][3] He resigned on September 15.[4]