Farrah Chaichi
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 35th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byDacia Grayber (Redistricting)
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
EducationSeattle University (BA)
George Washington
University (MPS)

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]

Electoral history

2022 Oregon State Representative, 35th district [7]
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%

References

  1. ↑ "Farrah Chaichi". Oregon Money Watch. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  2. ↑ Grega, Kelcie (21 January 2022). "Beaverton progressive Farrah Chaichi seeks Campos' House seat". BeavertonValleyTimes.com. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Farrah Chaichi". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  5. ↑ Zarkhin, Fedor (2022-05-18). "Farrah Chaichi defeats Zelos Marchandt in race to represent Aloha, Beaverton in Oregon House". oregonlive. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  6. ↑ @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.
  7. ↑ "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.
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