Chris Griffin (politician)

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Chris Griffin
Member of the North DakotaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 19th district
In office
2007 -
Personal details
Born (1980-08-21) August 21, 1980 (age 40)
Political party North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party
Alma mater University of North Dakota
Profession attorney

Chris Griffin is a North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 19th district since 2007.


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