Chris Edwards (Oregon politician)

Chris Edwards (born 1973 in Roseburg, Oregon) is an American politician and university administrator from Oregon; he is a member of the Democratic party.

Chris Edwards
Member of the Oregon State Senate from the 7th district
In office 2009–2016
Preceded by	Vicki Walker
Succeeded by	James Manning Jr.
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 14th district
In office 2006–2009
Succeeded by	Val Hoyle[1]
Personal details
Born	1973 (age 50–51) Roseburg, Oregon
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Ali, divorced 2012
Children	Simon and Anna
Residence	Eugene, Oregon
Alma mater	Oregon State University
Occupation	Family business

Edwards currently works in an administrative role at the University of Oregon overseeing the creation of the new Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact, he came to this job having served in the Oregon State Senate, representing District 7, for six years.^[2] Previously, Edwards served in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 14 from 2006 until his appointment to the Senate.^[3]

Electoral history

2006 Oregon State Representative, 14th district^[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Chris Edwards	12,320	52.1
	Republican	Debi Farr	11,257	47.6
	Write-in		56	0.2
Total votes			23,633	100%

2008 Oregon State Representative, 14th district^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Chris Edwards	20,552	97.0
	Write-in		630	3.0
Total votes			21,182	100%

2010 Oregon State Senator, 7th district^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Chris Edwards	29,308	62.3
	Republican	Karen Bodner	17,511	37.2
	Write-in		210	0.4
Total votes			47,029	100%

2014 Oregon State Senator, 7th district^[7]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Chris Edwards	30,550	95.0
	Write-in		1,607	5.0
Total votes			32,157	100%

References

1. "State Representative Val Hoyle". Oregon State Legislature. Archived from the original on 2010-03-17. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
2. "Eugene state Sen. Chris Edwards stepping down for administrative job at UO". The Register Guard. November 23, 2016. Archived from the original on 2020-05-03. Retrieved 2016-12-24.
3. "Eugene's Edwards selected for Senate". The Register Guard. August 6, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-08-08. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
4. "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
5. "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
6. "Official Results November 2, 2010". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
7. "November 4, 2014, General Election, Official Abstract of Votes". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 6, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

External links

• Oregon State House - Chris Edwards official government website
• Project Vote Smart - Representative Chris Edwards (OR) profile
• Follow the Money - Chris Edwards
  • 2006 campaign contributions