Farrah Chaichi | |
|---|---|
| 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
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
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
Drugs
Chaichi is against criminalizing fentanyl, being the only member of the 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly to vote against it. [7]
Foreign Policy
Chaichi has spoken out against the Israel–Hamas war, calling for a ceasefire and calling it an “ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.” [8]
Personal Life
Chaichi is of Middle Eastern descent. She describes herself as an atheist. [9]
Electoral history
| 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
References
- ^ "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 (June 26, 2023). "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