Chris Simons

For the English actor, see Chris Simmons.

Chris Simons
Simons in 2020
Member of the House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
22 March 2022
Personal details
Born (1965-03-01) 1 March 1965 (age 59)
Middelburg, Netherlands

Chris Simons (born 1 March 1965) is a Dutch politician. He serves as a member of the House of Representatives since 22 March 2022.[1][2] Simons is a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).

Simons replaced Ockje Tellegen during her sick leave from March 2022 until July 2022.[1][3] He replaced Bente Becker from 23 August 2022 till 1 November 2022 during her pregnancy leave.[4] Simons became a member of the House of Representatives on 1 November 2022.

Electoral history

Electoral history of Chris Simons
Year Body Party Pos. Votes Result Ref.
Party seats Individual
2021 House of Representatives People's Party for Freedom and Democracy 46 653 34 Lost[a] [5]
2023 House of Representatives People's Party for Freedom and Democracy 38 696 24 Lost [6]

Notes

  1. ^ Simons was appointed to the body later during the term due to a vacancy.

References

  1. ^ a b "Chris Simons (VVD) beëdigd" [Chris Simons (VVD) sworn in]. Tweede Kamer (in Dutch). 22 March 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  2. ^ "VVD'er Chris Simons verruilt wethouderspost in Middelburg voor zetel in Tweede Kamer" [VVD member Chris Simons exchanges alderman's post in Middelburg for seat in House of Representatives]. pzc.nl (in Dutch). 17 March 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Tellegen (VVD) keert na ziekteverlof niet terug in Tweede Kamer door burn-out" [Tellegen (VVD) does not return to the House of Representatives after sick leave due to burnout]. NU.nl (in Dutch). 14 October 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Drie tijdelijke Kamerleden beëdigd". Tweede Kamer (in Dutch). 23 August 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Proces-verbaal verkiezingsuitslag Tweede Kamer 2021" [Report of the election results House of Representatives 2021] (PDF). Dutch Electoral Council (in Dutch). 29 March 2021. pp. 16–17. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Proces-verbaal van de uitslag van de verkiezing van de Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal 2023 d.d. 4 december 2023" [Report of the results of the election of the House of Representatives on 4 December 2023] (PDF). Dutch Electoral Council (in Dutch). 4 December 2023. pp. 15–16. Retrieved 21 December 2023.


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