Chris Abernathy

Chris Abernathy is an American politician and electrician serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 29th district, which includes a portion of Bannock County, Idaho.[1]

Chris Abernathy
Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives
from 29th district
In office
December 1, 2018 – December 1, 2020
Preceded byDustin Manwaring
Succeeded byDustin Manwaring
Personal details
BornPocatello, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Early life and education

Born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, Abernathy graduated from Highland High School.[2] He attended Idaho State University before joining an apprentice program sponsored by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Career

For 24 years, Abernathy has worked as a electrician and union executive.[3][4] A member of the Democratic Party, he assumed office in 2018 after defeating incumbent Republican Dustin Manwaring.[5] In the 2020 election, Abernathy will face Manwaring in a rematch.[6]

References
  1. "Rep. Chris Abernathy – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-09-26.
  2. Pocatello. "Democratic Candidate Wants to Represent the Working Class". KPVI. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
  3. "Candidates". Bannock County Democrats. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
  4. "Rep. Chris Abernathy – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-09-26.
  5. "Chris Abernathy". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
  6. Price, Mike; EastIdahoNews.com (2020-03-15). "Former Pocatello legislator wants old seat back". East Idaho News. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
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