Christine Goodwin (politician)

Christine Goodwin
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2023
Preceded by	Duane Stark
Constituency	4th district
In office August 25, 2021 – January 9, 2023
Preceded by	Gary Leif
Succeeded by	Virgle Osborne
Constituency	2nd district
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Lynn Goodwin
Children	2
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Christine Goodwin is an American businesswoman and politician serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 4th district. Goodwin was appointed to the House on August 12, 2021, succeeding Gary Leif for the 2nd district seat. She went on to be elected to the Oregon's 4th House district on November 8, 2022, and assumed office on January 9, 2023.

Career

Goodwin began her career as a teacher and coach at Roseburg High School. She later worked as the administrator of her husband's optometry practice. Goodwin also founded a local coffee house and fitness club. She served as an interim member of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.[1][2] Goodwin was appointed to serve as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives in August 2021, succeeding Gary Leif, who died in office.[3] She was sworn in on August 25, 2021.[4]

Political positions

Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Goodwin signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.[5]

Electoral history

2022 Oregon State Representative, 4th district[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Christine Goodwin	23,634	97.2
	Write-in		691	2.8
Total votes			24,325	100%

References

1. Cegavske, Carisa. "Christine Goodwin appointed to fill Gary Leif's seat in the state House". nrtoday.com. Archived from the original on 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
2. Wolyniec, Corinne. "Christine Goodwin assumes office as Oregon state Representative – Ballotpedia News". Archived from the original on 2021-10-09. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
3. "Christine Goodwin chosen to replace Rep. Gary Leif". KEZI News. Archived from the original on 2021-10-09. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
4. Borrud, Hillary (2021-08-27). "Oregon House boasts record number of women, after swearing-in of Rep. Christine Goodwin, R-Roseburg". oregonlive. Archived from the original on 2021-08-27. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
5. "OR Republicans 2024-2-5 Joint letter on Texas" (PDF).
6. "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.

Oregon House of Representatives
Preceded by Gary Leif	Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 2nd district 2021–2023	Succeeded by Virgle Osborne
Preceded by Duane Stark	Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 4th district 2023–	Succeeded by Incumbent