Christine Drazan
Christine Drazan | |
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| Minority Leader of Oregon House of Representatives | |
| In office September 16, 2019 – November 30, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Vikki Breese-Iverson |
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Kennemer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1972 (age 49–50) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Dan Drazan |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | George Fox University (BA) |
Christine Drazan (born 1972) is an American politician from Oregon. A Republican, she was the minority leader of the Oregon House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021, and represents House District 39 in Clackamas County, Oregon. She was first elected in 2018.[1]
Early life and career[]
Prior to her election, Drazan served as executive director of the non-profit Cultural Advocacy Coalition.[2] In the 1990s, she worked as chief of staff to former Oregon House majority leader and Speaker of the House Mark Simmons.[3]
In September 2019, Oregon House Republicans selected the first-term Drazan to replace Carl Wilson as minority leader.[3] After making plans to run for Governor in 2022, she stepped down as minority leader in November 2021, and was replaced by Vikki Breese-Iverson.[4]
Personal life[]
Drazan lives in rural Clackamas County near Canby with her husband Dan and three children.[5]
References[]
- ^ Wohlers, Kristen (November 6, 2018). "Christine Drazan wins Oregon House District 39 race". Canby Herald. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ Lindstrand, Emily (October 9, 2018). "Drazan aspires to advocate for constituents, support schools". Canby Herald. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ a b Pollard, Jessica (September 18, 2019). "Oregon House Republicans vote in new leadership". East Oregonian. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ Lerten, Barney (November 30, 2021). "Drazan steps down from Oregon House GOP Caucus leader; Breese-Iverson accepts role". KTVZ. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Representative Christine Drazan". Oregon State Legislature. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
External links[]
- 1972 births
- 21st-century American politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Living people
- George Fox University alumni
- Members of the Oregon House of Representatives
- Oregon Republicans
- Politicians from Canby, Oregon
- Women state legislators in Oregon