Chris Stewart | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 2nd district |
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Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
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Preceded by | Jim Matheson |
Personal details | |
Born |
Christopher Douglas Stewart July 15, 1960 Logan, Utah, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Evie Stewart |
Children | 6 |
Residence | Farmington, Utah |
Alma mater | Utah State University |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession |
Author Businessman |
Website | House website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1984–1998 |
Rank | Major |
Christopher Douglas Stewart (born July 15, 1960) is an American author, businessman, and politician known for his bestsellers Seven Miracles That Saved America and The Miracle of Freedom: Seven Tipping Points That Saved the World. He currently represents Utah's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Stewart graduated from Utah State University in 1984 before joining the United States Air Force. During his time in the Air Force, Stewart set three world speed records including the fastest nonstop flight around the world. After his service, Stewart began writing novels and became the President and CEO of the Shipley Group. His New York Times bestsellers, Seven Miracles That Saved America and The Miracle of Freedom were published on October 14, 2009 and June 3, 2011. He formally announced his candidacy for Congress on December 6, 2011.
Stewart was born in Logan, Utah, and grew up on a dairy farm in Cache Valley, an agricultural valley of northern Utah and southeastern Idaho. His father was a retired Air Force pilot and teacher. His mother, Sybil S. Stewart, was a full-time homemaker and was recognized as the Utah Mother of the Year in 1996.
Stewart graduated from Sky View High School in 1978 and entered Utah State University in the fall of the same year. After a year in college, Stewart took a break and served as a Mormon missionary in Texas. After his church service, Stewart re-entered Utah State University, and in 1984 earned a degree in economics from the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business.