Chris Abernathy

Chris Abernathy
Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives
from 29th district
In office
December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2020
Preceded byDustin Manwaring
Succeeded byDustin Manwaring
Personal details
BornPocatello, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

Chris Abernathy is an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 29th district, which includes a portion of Bannock County, Idaho.[1]

Early life and education

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Born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, Abernathy graduated from Highland High School.[2] He attended Idaho State University before joining an apprentice program sponsored by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Career

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For 24 years, Abernathy has worked as a electrician and union executive.[3][4] A member of the Democratic Party, he assumed office in 2018 after defeating incumbent Republican Dustin Manwaring.[5] In the 2020 election, Abernathy lost to Manwaring in a rematch.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Rep. Chris Abernathy – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-09-26.
  2. ^ Pocatello. "Democratic Candidate Wants to Represent the Working Class". KPVI. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
  3. ^ "Candidates". Bannock County Democrats. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
  4. ^ "Rep. Chris Abernathy – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-09-26.
  5. ^ "Chris Abernathy". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
  6. ^ Price, Mike; EastIdahoNews.com (2020-03-15). "Former Pocatello legislator wants old seat back". East Idaho News. Retrieved 2020-09-26.