Christine Goodwin (politician) explained

Christine Goodwin
Office:Member of the
Oregon House of Representatives
Term Start:January 9, 2023
Predecessor:Duane Stark
Term Start1:August 25, 2021
Term End1:January 9, 2023
Predecessor1:Gary Leif
Successor1:Virgle Osborne
Party:Republican
Spouse:Lynn Goodwin
Children:2
Signature:Christine Goodwin Signature.png

Christine Goodwin is an American businesswoman and politician serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 4th district. Goodwin was appointed to the House on August 12, 2021, succeeding Gary Leif for the 2nd district seat. She went on to be elected to the Oregon's 4th House district on November 8, 2022, and assumed office on January 9, 2023.

Career

Goodwin began her career as a teacher and coach at Roseburg High School. She later worked as the administrator of her husband's optometry practice. Goodwin also founded a local coffee house and fitness club. She served as an interim member of the Douglas County Board of Commissioners.[1] [2] Goodwin was appointed to serve as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives in August 2021, succeeding Gary Leif, who died in office.[3] She was sworn in on August 25, 2021.[4]

Political positions

Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass, Goodwin signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision in the conflict.[5]

References

  1. Web site: Cegavske. Carisa. Christine Goodwin appointed to fill Gary Leif's seat in the state House. live. 2021-10-09. nrtoday.com. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210812203716/https://www.nrtoday.com/news/state/oregon_politics/christine-goodwin-appointed-to-fill-gary-leifs-seat-in-the-state-house/article_cca10467-5922-574f-8214-1e00fa9fddc2.html . 2021-08-12 .
  2. Web site: Wolyniec. Corinne. Christine Goodwin assumes office as Oregon state Representative – Ballotpedia News. 2021-10-09. en-US. 2021-10-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20211009231149/https://news.ballotpedia.org/2021/08/27/christine-goodwin-assumes-office-as-oregon-state-representative/. live.
  3. Web site: Christine Goodwin chosen to replace Rep. Gary Leif. 2021-10-09. KEZI News. en. 2021-10-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20211009182510/https://www.kezi.com/content/news/Commissioners-select--575086291.html. live.
  4. Web site: Borrud. Hillary. 2021-08-27. Oregon House boasts record number of women, after swearing-in of Rep. Christine Goodwin, R-Roseburg. live. 2021-10-09. oregonlive. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20210827084432/https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2021/08/oregon-house-boasts-record-number-of-women-after-swearing-in-of-rep-christine-goodwin-r-roseburg.html . 2021-08-27 .
  5. Web site: OR Republicans 2024-2-5 Joint letter on Texas .