Collin Graham

Collin Jason Graham (Born April 25th, 1999) is an American Politician and Political Adviser that is a member of the Republican Party.

He currently serves as a Representative from House District 5 which includes the states of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. Prior to being elected to Congress he served as Governor of New Mexico and an adviser to Nelson Rockefeller's 2040 Presidential campaign.

Early Life and Early Career
Collin Graham was born in Miami, Florida on April 25th, 1999. He then moved to West Virginia, where he spent the first 5 years of his life and then moved to Baltimore, Maryland. He attended college at York College of Pennsylvania where he earned a degree in Political Science, graduating in 2021. He worked as political operative and adviser to the Republican Party in The North Eastern Region, managing and advising hundreds of campaigns over the course of nearly 20 years.

Adviser to Nelson Rockefeller's 2040 Presidential Campaign
In 2040, Graham served as an Adviser to Former House Speaker Nelson Rockefeller's campaign for the Presidency of The United States, helping him navigate the General Election. The campaign was ultimately unsuccessful as Rockefeller narrowly lost the Electoral College to Senator Kyle Kulinski despite winning the popular vote by about 7 million votes.

Election
During the 2040 Election Cycle, Graham ran for an open seat vacated by outgoing Republican Governor Drew Dzurik. Although Dzurik attempted to appoint him his successor, Graham ultimately preferred to be elected Governor first. Graham was elected without opposition.

Tenure
Graham chose Former Congressman Doug Ducey to be his Lt. Governor, and opted to have a single unicameral bipartisan legislature (2 Republicans and 2 Democrats)

As Governor, Graham passed a Budget that produced a surplus of 180 Million out of 76.18 Billion spent. Graham also lowered taxes to below the national average, legalized gambling (though Federal Bans on certain types of gambling remained in effect), legalized concealed and open carry, passed a stand your ground law that allowed you to use deadly force if they are attacked and passed a tax incentive bill to encoruage infrastructure investment.

Graham also approved of The States Rights Amendment to the Constitution

Resignation
Upon being elected to Congress, Graham was forced to relinquish his Governorship. In accordance to the New Mexico Line of Succession, the office of Governor fell to Lt. Governor Ducey, who became Governor the same day that Graham resigned.

2042 House Special Election
Upon The Resignation of Margaret Washington from her house district 5 seat in Congress in order to become President Kulinski's Secretary of Education, Graham announced his candidacy for the seat. In the primary, he faced Vice RNC Chairman Joseph Stevenson, Michigan Governor Gary Davenport and Activist Kim Queen. Tapping into the Alumini of the Rockefeller 2040 Presidential Campaign, Graham easily won the primary earning 50% of the vote. Stevenson received 28.1%, Queen received 12.5% and Davenport received 9.4%

In the General Election, Graham faced off against Former Louisiana Governor John McCauly, Libertarian Party Chairman Bob Stevenson, Joint Chiefs Chairman Frank Sinatra, and Socialist Party Chairman Otto Schrader.

Graham went on to win the election, winning 42.2% of the vote followed by McCauly's 30.9%, Stevenson's 14.1%, Sinatra's 11.3% and Schrader's 1.4%

Graham's victory was a gain for the Republicans in the house, causing the number of Democrats to be reduced to just 2 seats out of 18 seats in the House.

2042 Election
Graham is running for a full 2 year term to the United States Congress, and will be on the ballot unopposed.

Tenure
Graham has authored 1 bill that has been signed into law by President Kulinski, the AIIA (American Internal Investment Act) that provided tax deductions for investments and donation in America and additionally provided deductions from businesses for establishing their HQ on American Soil while also encouraging people to put their money into accounts in America.

The process to get it signed was noteworthy, it passed Congress, but was vetoed by President Kulinski. Graham forced a congressional override vote which was successful in the House but failed in the Senate. After sitting down with the President and several key senators that sought to clarify the timing of deductions, the bill passed both chambers easily and was signed by Kulinski.

He also Co-Sponsored the 2042 Fiscal Budget and the Drug Assistance Act which sought to combat the growing Opoiod Crisis.

He also voted routinely for Federal Infrastructure Projects, Job Training Programs and Energy Investments

Graham also supported an amendment to the constitution keeping the office of Secretary of Elections

Graham also joined in on a failed effort to impeach President Kulinski on the grounds of lack of progress of the country and inactivity. The Vote failed 8-10-1 with 8 Republicans joining the 2 Democrats in voting against the impeachment vote.

Graham has voted against the elimination of Charter and Private Schools, giving funds to Plant Parenthood, The Repeal of The Labor Management Relations Act of 1947 and the establishment of Sin Taxes on alcohol and tobacco products.

He's also been one of the few representatives to utilize the house floor to give speeches on legislation.