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Chris Carney
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In a district where incumbent Congressman Don Sherwood faced serious ethical problems, and with the help of a strong statewide Democratic ticket, Congressman Chris Carney was able to beat the four term Republican incumbent.
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Congressman Carney now serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Committee on Homeland Security.He is also the Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Management, Investigations and Oversight.In a district with a strong Republican registration advantage, he needs early support to ensure that he can continue to be a strong voice in future Congresses.
A Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy Reserve, Chris Carney served multiple tours overseas and was activated for operations Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle, and Southern Watch.
After 9/11, Chris served at the Pentagon as an intelligence analyst and senior advisor on intelligence and counterterrorism issues.Chris coordinated counterterrorism activities in the Middle East and later worked on the integration of national-level intelligence products in the effort to destroy international terrorist networks.
Chris grew up in rural Iowa, near Cedar Rapids.He graduated in 1981 from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa where he double majored in Environmental Science and U.S. Diplomatic History.Chris worked his way through college as an EMT.
After college, Chris did graduate work at the University of Wyoming, where he met his future wife Jennifer.After enjoying teaching at the University of Wyoming, Chris decided to pursue a career in higher education.
In 1992, Chris and Jennifer moved their young family to Northeastern Pennsylvania when Chris was offerred a position at Penn State University in Scranton.
As an Associate Professor at Penn State, Chris teaches courses in U.S. Foreign Policy, American Government, and U.S. Security Policy.
Chris lives in Dimock, Pa. with his wife Jennifer and their five children.