Christopher Eric Bouchat is a Republican delegate representing District 5 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Elected in November 2022 and serving since January 11, 2023, he is a member of the Judiciary Committee, including its Criminal Law & Procedure and Family & Juvenile Law subcommittees. Born October 2, 1967, in Baltimore, Maryland, Bouchat is a welder by trade, founder and chair of Bouchat Industries, Inc. since 1994, and a former Carroll County Commissioner . Notable achievements include chairing the Maryland Chapter of the American Welding Society and serving on the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee ; he advocates for tough-on-crime policies, the Citizen Redistricting Convention Amendment to end gerrymandering, school choice, and tax reform via his "Triple Three Tax Policy." He has two children and three grandchildren.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Attended St. Augustine Catholic School , Howard High School , Howard Vocational-Technical Center , Catonsville Community College , and University of Maryland Baltimore County .

Political Experience:
- Maryland House of Delegates, District 5 , Judiciary Committee.
- Carroll County Board of County Commissioners, District 4 ; Board of Health .
- Baltimore County Republican Central Committee .
- Running for Maryland governor in 2026, emphasizing constitutional reforms for citizen sovereignty.