Representative Farrah Chaichi Contact information

Farrah Chaichi is an American politician and activist currently serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives for the 35th district. She was elected in November 2022 and 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. She also holds 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: Chaichi is against decriminalizing fentanyl, being the only member of the 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly to vote against it. She has spoken out against the Israel–Hamas 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.

Electoral history: In the 2022 Oregon State Representative election for the 35th district, Farrah Chaichi received 14,365 votes (67.2%) against Republican Daniel R Martin who received 6,963 votes (32.6%).