Christine Drazan
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Christine Drazan | |
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Minority Leader of Oregon House of Representatives | |
Assumed office September 16, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Carl Wilson |
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Bill Kennemer |
Personal details | |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Dan Drazan |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Canby, Oregon |
Alma mater | George Fox University |
Christine Drazan (born 1972) is an American politician from Oregon. A Republican, she is the minority leader of the Oregon House of Representatives and represents House District 39 in Clackamas County, Oregon. She was first elected in 2018.[1]
Early life and career
Prior to her election, Drazan served as executive director of the non-profit Cultural Advocacy Coalition.[2] In the 1990s, she worked as chief of staff to former Oregon House majority leader and Speaker of the House Mark Simmons.[3]
In September 2019, Oregon House Republicans selected the first-term Drazan to replace Carl Wilson as minority leader.[3]
Personal life
Drazan lives in rural Clackamas County near Canby with her husband Dan and three children.[4]
References
- ^ Wohlers, Kristen (November 6, 2018). "Christine Drazan wins Oregon House District 39 race". Canby Herald. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ Lindstrand, Emily (October 9, 2018). "Drazan aspires to advocate for constituents, support schools". Canby Herald. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ a b Pollard, Jessica (September 18, 2019). "Oregon House Republicans vote in new leadership". East Oregonian. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ "Representative Christine Drazan". Oregon State Legislature. Retrieved October 16, 2019.