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Summary

Senator Chris Edwards

Full Name: Chris Edwards
Office: State Senate (OR) - District 7, Democratic
First Elected: 2009
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Divorced; 2 Children: Simon, Anna
Birth Date: 1973
Birth Place: Roseburg, OR
Home City: Eugene, OR

Recent Key Votes

SB 1594 - Prohibits weapons on school grounds
Legislation (Yea)

March 1, 2012 - -Classifies as a Class C felony the intentional possession of a firearm or any dangerous weapon on school grounds (Sec.1): -Exempts ...

HB 2301 - Online Charter School Enrollment
Legislation (Nay)

June 21, 2011 - -Requires virtual public charter schools to have at least 95 percent of instructional hours taught by licensed teachers (Sec. 1). -Authorizes students to enroll in ...

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Recent Public Statements

Issue Position: Education

When Chris first ran for office he pledged, as a parent of a pre-schooler, to make our schools more accountable and improve public education by: ...

Issue Position: Public Safety

When Chris first ran for office he told you that after years of neglect he would make public safety a priority. Chris said that Oregon ...

Issue Position: Healthcare

When Chris first ran for office he pledged to work on practical solutions to our health care crisis. Chris said he would work to: Expand ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 American Federation of Teachers-Oregon Positions 73%
2011 Oregon Education Association Positions 62%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Health Professionals ($3,500.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Chris Edwards refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
sen.chrisedwards@state.or.us

Capitol Website
http://www.leg.state.or.us/edwardsc

District Website
http://www.chrisedwardsfororegon.com/

General Website
http://www.chrisedwardsfororegon.com/facebook/

General Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/chrisedwardsor

Capitol
900 Court Street Northeast, S-405
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-986-1707
Fax: 541-744-7110

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