Chris Edwards (Nevada politician)
Chris Edwards (born 1965) is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly.
Chris Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office November 4, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Cresent Hardy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 Sleepy Hollow, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Education | University of Notre Dame George Washington University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Official Campaign Website |
Early life
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]
Career
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. Since 2015, he has served as a Republican member of the Nevada Assembly, where he represents District 19, which includes Mesquite, Overton, Nellis Air Force Base, part of Sunrise Manor and eastern Henderson.[1]