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'''Chris Edwards''' (born 1973 in [[Roseburg, Oregon]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[politician]] from [[Oregon]] |
'''Chris Edwards''' (born 1973 in [[Roseburg, Oregon]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[politician]], and [[University Administrator]] from [[Oregon]]; he is a member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic party]]. |
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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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eugene state Sen. Chris Edwards stepping down for administrative job at UO|work=The Register Guard|date=November 23, 2016|accessdate=2016-12-24|url=http://registerguard.com/rg/news/local/35017500-75/eugene-state-sen.-chris-edwards-stepping-down-for-administrative-job-at-uo.csp}}</ref> Previously, Edwards served in the [[Oregon House of Representatives]], representing District 14 from 2006 until his appointment to the Senate.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eugene’s Edwards selected for Senate|work=The Register Guard|date=August 6, 2009|accessdate=2009-08-06|url=http://registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/cityregion/18226425-41/story.csp}}</ref> |
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He was appointed to the [[Oregon State Senate]] in August 2009 to represent District 7, replacing [[Vicki Walker]], who resigned to become chair of the state parole board.<ref>{{cite news |
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|url=http://registerguard.com/csp/cms/sites/web/news/cityregion/18226425-41/story.csp}}</ref> Edwards previously served in the [[Oregon House of Representatives]], representing District 14 from 2006 until his appointment to the Senate. |
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Revision as of 23:39, 24 December 2016
Chris Edwards | |
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Member of the Oregon 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 |
Chris Edwards (born 1973 in Roseburg, Oregon) is an American politician, and University Administrator from Oregon; he is a member of the Democratic party.
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]
References
- ^ "State Representative Val Hoyle". Oregon State Legislature.
- ^ "Eugene state Sen. Chris Edwards stepping down for administrative job at UO". The Register Guard. November 23, 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-24.
- ^ "Eugene's Edwards selected for Senate". The Register Guard. August 6, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
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