Farrah Chaichi

Farrah Chaichi
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
from the 35th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byDacia Grayber (Redistricting)
Personal details
PartyDemocratic
EducationSeattle University (BA)
George Washington
University (MPS)
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Farrah Chaichi is an American politician and activist serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 35th district. Elected in November 2022, she assumed office on January 9, 2023.

Education

After graduating from Beaverton High School, Chaichi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice and political science from Seattle University and a Master of Professional Studies in paralegal studies from George Washington University.

Career

As a student, Chaichi worked as a sales associate at a Dollar Tree location. She also worked in compliance for Daimler Truck before joining Stoel Rives as a client intake coordinator. Chaichi served as a member of the Beaverton Human Rights Advisory Commission from 2014 to 2019. She was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in November 2022. She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Political Positions

Immigration

Chaichi introduced HB 4138 — the Law Enforcement Accountability and Visibility Act (LEAVA), which requires law enforcement operating in Oregon, including United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to require officers to wear uniforms with specified identifying information and to enact policies prohibiting the wearing of facial coverings by officers except in specified circumstances. It requires all volunteers serving in civil defense forces are subject to the same Oregon Sanctuary Law requirements as public employees.

In a press release about LEAVA, Chaichi said, "This bill will meaningfully work to protect scared Oregonians by establishing uniform, minimum standards for all law enforcement operating in Oregon — local, state, and federal — so authority is visible, accountable, and transparent."

Drugs

Chaichi voted against criminalizing fentanyl, being the only member of the 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly to vote against it.

Foreign Policy

Chaichi has spoken out against the Gaza war, calling for a ceasefire and calling it an “ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.”

Personal life

Chaichi is of Middle Eastern descent. She describes herself as an atheist. She identifies as queer.

Electoral history

2022 Oregon State Representative, 35th district
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Farrah Chaichi 14,365 67.2
Republican Daniel R Martin 6,963 32.6
Write-in 58 0.3
Total votes 21,386 100%
2024 Oregon State Representative, 35th district
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Farrah Chaichi 17,072 69.0
Republican Dan Martin 7,631 30.8
Write-in 45 0.2
Total votes 24,748 100%

References

  1. ↑ "Farrah Chaichi". Oregon Money Watch. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  2. ↑ Grega, Kelcie (21 January 2022). "Beaverton progressive Farrah Chaichi seeks Campos' House seat". BeavertonValleyTimes.com. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  3. ↑ "Of the 60 Representatives Sworn Into the Oregon House in 2021, 26 Won't Run This Year". Willamette Week. 16 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  4. ↑ "Farrah Chaichi". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  5. ↑ Zarkhin, Fedor (2022-05-18). "Farrah Chaichi defeats Zelos Marchandt in race to represent Aloha, Beaverton in Oregon House". oregonlive. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  6. ↑ @IamTravisNelson (2023-06-26). "The @PortlandDSA Caucus! With @FarrahChaichi on the last day of the legislative session. Sine Die! #PeoplePowered #TaxtheRich #UnionStrong" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  8. ↑ Nanguneri, Shaanth (2026-03-11). "Seeing masked agents on Oregon streets? Legislature would let residents respond". Retrieved 2026-06-28.
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  10. ↑ "One Lawmaker Refuses to Criminalize Fentanyl Possession". Willamette Week. 2023-06-29. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  11. ↑ Shumway, Julia (2023-11-02). "Oregon Republicans target lawmaker over pro-Palestine statement • Oregon Capital Chronicle". Oregon Capital Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  12. ↑ Humanist, The (2024-02-28). "Representation Matters: Representative Farrah Chaichi". TheHumanist.com. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  13. ↑ "Our Favorite Progressive Candidates in 2024 - Farrah Chaichi, Oregon House of Representatives District 35". Jejune Magazine. 2026-10-22. Retrieved 2026-10-22.
  14. ↑ "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.
  15. ↑ "November 5, 2024, General Election Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Oregon Secretary of State. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.