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 byVicki Walker
Succeeded byJames Manning Jr.
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 14th district
In office
2006–2009
Succeeded byVal Hoyle[1]
Personal details
Born1973 (age 49–50)
Roseburg, Oregon
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Ali, divorced 2012
ChildrenSimon and Anna
ResidenceEugene, Oregon
Alma materOregon State University
OccupationFamily 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]

References
  1. "State Representative Val Hoyle". Oregon State Legislature. Archived from the original on 2010-03-17. Retrieved 2010-03-12.
  2. "Eugene state Sen. Chris Edwards stepping down for administrative job at UO". The Register Guard. November 23, 2016. Retrieved 2016-12-24.
  3. "Eugene's Edwards selected for Senate". The Register Guard. August 6, 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-06.


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