Chris Edwards | |
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Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 19th district | |
In office November 5, 2014 –November 4, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Cresent Hardy |
Succeeded by | Annie Black |
Personal details | |
Born | 1965 Sleepy Hollow,New York,U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Las Vegas,Nevada,U.S. |
Education | University of Notre Dame George Washington University |
Occupation | Politician |
Website | Official Campaign Website |
Chris Edwards (born 1965) is an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly.
Chris Edwards was born in 1965 in Sleepy Hollow,New York. [1] He graduated from University of Notre Dame,where he received a bachelor of arts degree in political science. [1] He received a master of accountancy degree from George Washington University. [1]
Edwards has served in the United States Navy since 1987 and attained the rank of commander. [1] His first attempt at running for public office was in 2012,as a candidate for Nevada's 1st Congressional District. He has served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly,where he represented District 19,which includes Mesquite,Overton,Nellis Air Force Base,part of Sunrise Manor and eastern Henderson,from November 5,2014 to November 4,2020. [1] [2]
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