Chris Simons

Chris Simons
Simons in 2020
Member of the House of Representatives
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

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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

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

References

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  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.