Farrah Chaichi
Farrah Chaichi | |
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| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Dacia Grayber (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Seattle University (BA) George Washington University (MPS) |
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Farrah Chaichi is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 35th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 9, 2023.
Education
[edit]After graduating from Beaverton High School, Chaichi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and political science from Seattle University and a Master of Professional Studies in paralegal studies from George Washington University.[1]
Career
[edit]As a student, Chaichi worked as a sales associate at a Dollar Tree location. She also worked in compliance for Daimler Truck before joining Stoel Rives as a client intake coordinator.[2] Chaichi served as a member of the Beaverton Human Rights Advisory Commission from 2014 to 2019.[3] She was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in November 2022.[4][5] She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.[6]
Political Positions
[edit]Drugs
[edit]Chaichi is against criminalizing fentanyl, being the only member of the 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly to vote against it.[7]
Foreign Policy
[edit]Chaichi has spoken out against the Israel–Hamas war, calling for a ceasefire and calling it an “ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.”[8]
Personal Life
[edit]Chaichi is of Middle Eastern descent. She describes herself as an atheist.[9]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Farrah Chaichi | 14,365 | 67.2 | |
| Republican | Daniel R Martin | 6,963 | 32.6 | |
| Write-in | 58 | 0.3 | ||
| Total votes | 21,386 | 100% | ||
External Links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Farrah Chaichi". Oregon Money Watch. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
- ^ Grega, Kelcie (21 January 2022). "Beaverton progressive Farrah Chaichi seeks Campos' House seat". BeavertonValleyTimes.com. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
- ^ "Of the 60 Representatives Sworn Into the Oregon House in 2021, 26 Won't Run This Year". Willamette Week. 16 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
- ^ "Farrah Chaichi". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
- ^ Zarkhin, Fedor (2022-05-18). "Farrah Chaichi defeats Zelos Marchandt in race to represent Aloha, Beaverton in Oregon House". oregonlive. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
- ^ @IamTravisNelson (2023-06-26). "The @PortlandDSA Caucus! With @FarrahChaichi on the last day of the legislative session. Sine Die! #PeoplePowered #TaxtheRich #UnionStrong" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "One Lawmaker Refuses to Criminalize Fentanyl Possession". Willamette Week. 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ Shumway, Julia (2023-11-02). "Oregon Republicans target lawmaker over pro-Palestine statement • Oregon Capital Chronicle". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ Humanist, The (2024-02-28). "Representation Matters: Representative Farrah Chaichi". TheHumanist.com. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "November 8, 2022, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 12, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the Oregon House of Representatives
- Women state legislators in Oregon
- People from Beaverton, Oregon
- Seattle University alumni
- George Washington University alumni
- American politicians of Iranian descent
- Members of the Democratic Socialists of America from Oregon
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
- American atheists