Chris Abernathy Explained

Chris Abernathy
Office:	Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 29th district
Termstart:	December 1, 2018
Term End:	November 30, 2020
Predecessor:	Dustin Manwaring
Successor:	Dustin Manwaring
Birth Place:	Pocatello, Idaho, U.S.
Party:	Democratic

Chris Abernathy is an American politician serving 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

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

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 will face Manwaring in a rematch.^[6]

References

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