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 51–52) 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%