Chris Edwards (Nevada politician)
Chris Edwards | |
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Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 19th district | |
Assumed office November 4, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Cresent Hardy |
Personal details | |
Born | 1965 Sleepy Hollow, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
Education | University of Notre Dame George Washington University |
Occupation | Politician |
Website | Official Campaign Website |
Chris Edwards (born 1965) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly.
Early life
Chris Edwards was born in 1965 in Sleepy Hollow, New York.[1] He graduated from University of Notre Dame, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in political science.[1] He received a master of accountancy degree from George Washington University.[1]
Career
Edwards has served in the United States Navy since 1987 and attained the rank of commander.[1] His first attempt at running for public office was in 2012, as a candidate for Nevada's 1st Congressional District. Since 2015, he has served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly, where he represents District 19, which includes Mesquite, Overton, Nellis Air Force Base, part of Sunrise Manor and eastern Henderson.[1]
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- 1965 births
- Living people
- People from Sleepy Hollow, New York
- Politicians from Las Vegas
- University of Notre Dame alumni
- George Washington University School of Business alumni
- United States Navy officers
- Members of the Nevada Assembly
- Nevada Republicans
- 21st-century American politicians
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