Farrah Chaichi

Farrah Chaichi
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 35th district
Incumbent
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

2022 Oregon State Representative, 35th district[10]

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%

2024 Oregon State Representative, 35th district[11]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Farrah Chaichi	17,072	69.0
	Republican	Dan Martin	7,631	30.8
	Write-in		45	0.2
Total votes			24,748	100%

External Links

• Legislature website

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 (2023-06-26). "The @PortlandDSA Caucus! With @FarrahChaichi on the last day of the legislative session. Sine Die! #PeoplePowered #TaxtheRich #UnionStrong" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
7. "One Lawmaker Refuses to Criminalize Fentanyl Possession". Willamette Week. 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
8. Shumway, Julia (2023-11-02). "Oregon Republicans target lawmaker over pro-Palestine statement • Oregon Capital Chronicle". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
9. Humanist, The (2024-02-28). "Representation Matters: Representative Farrah Chaichi". TheHumanist.com. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
10. "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.
11. "November 5, 2024, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.