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Christine Goodwin (politician)

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Christine Goodwin
Member of the
Oregon House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byDuane Stark
Constituency4th district
In office
August 25, 2021 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byGary Leif
Succeeded byVirgle Osborne
Constituency2nd district
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLynn Goodwin
Children2
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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

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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

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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

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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

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  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 Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 2nd district

2021–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 4th district

2023–
Succeeded by
Incumbent