Christine Drazan

Christine Drazan (born May 28, 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 represented House District 39 in Clackamas County, Oregon until January 2022. She was first elected in 2018.[1]

Christine Drazan
Minority Leader of Oregon House of Representatives
In office
September 16, 2019 – November 30, 2021
Preceded byCarl Wilson
Succeeded byVikki Breese-Iverson
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 39th district
In office
January 14, 2019 – January 31, 2022
Preceded byBill Kennemer
Succeeded byJames Hieb
Personal details
Born (1972-05-28) May 28, 1972
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Dan Drazan
Children3
EducationGeorge Fox University (BA)

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, being replaced by Vikki Breese-Iverson,[4] and later resigned from her House seat in January 2022,[5] with James Hieb appointed to fill her seat.[6]

Personal life

Drazan lives in rural Clackamas County near Canby with her husband Dan and three children.[7]

References
  1. Wohlers, Kristen (November 6, 2018). "Christine Drazan wins Oregon House District 39 race". Canby Herald. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  2. Lindstrand, Emily (October 9, 2018). "Drazan aspires to advocate for constituents, support schools". Canby Herald. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  3. Pollard, Jessica (September 18, 2019). "Oregon House Republicans vote in new leadership". East Oregonian. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  4. Lerten, Barney (November 30, 2021). "Drazan steps down from Oregon House GOP Caucus leader; Breese-Iverson accepts role". KTVZ. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  5. Dake, Lauren (January 21, 2022). "Former House Minority Leader Christine Drazan is resigning from Legislature". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  6. Ogadhoh, Jaelen (February 7, 2022). "James Hieb appointed to Oregon House District 39 vacancy". Portland Tribune. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  7. "Representative Christine Drazan". Oregon State Legislature. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
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