Chris Abernathy
Chris Abernathy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from 29th district | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Dustin Manwaring |
| Succeeded by | Dustin Manwaring |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pocatello, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Chris Abernathy is an American politician who served 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,[2][3] Abernathy graduated from Highland High School.[4] 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.[5][6] A member of the Democratic Party, he assumed office in 2018 after defeating incumbent Republican Dustin Manwaring.[7] In the 2020 election, Abernathy lost to Manwaring in a rematch.[8]
References
- ^ "Rep. Chris Abernathy – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ Wright, Silas (2020-10-26). "Democrat Chris Abernathy and Republican Dustin Manwaring race for State Legislative seat". East Idaho News. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ [email protected], LAURA GUIDO (2024-09-01). "Pocatello attorneys in rematch for highly contested House seat". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2025-07-07.
- ^ Pocatello. "Democratic Candidate Wants to Represent the Working Class". KPVI. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
- ^ "Candidates". Bannock County Democrats. Retrieved 2020-09-27.
- ^ "Rep. Chris Abernathy – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ "Chris Abernathy". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-09-26.
- ^ Price, Mike; EastIdahoNews.com (2020-03-15). "Former Pocatello legislator wants old seat back". East Idaho News. Retrieved 2020-09-26.