David W. Edwards (born 1966) is a former Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 30 from 2007–2010. He graduated Hillsboro High School and earned bachelor's and master's degrees in English literature from the University of Southern California and a master's in public affairs from the University of Oregon.[1] Edwards attended the University of Southern California's film school and turned to filmmaking after leaving the legislature, writing, directing and producing a supernatural thriller, Nightscape.[2] He also produced a tie-in video game, Nightscape: Phantom Fast Racing, available via iTunes and an original Nightscape novel, Nightscape: The Dreams of Devils. Edwards is also the founder and former CEO of Zanthus, a marketing research company in Portland, Oregon.[1]
David Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office 2007–2010 | |
| Preceded by | Derrick Kitts |
| Succeeded by | Shawn Lindsay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David W. Edwards 1966 (age 57–58) Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Michelle |
| Residence | Hillsboro, Oregon |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California, University of Oregon |
| Occupation | Business owner |
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Edwards | 12,253 | 56.5 | |
| Republican | Everett Curry | 8,965 | 41.3 | |
| Constitution | Ken Cunningham | 442 | 2.0 | |
| Write-in | 38 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 21,698 | 100% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Edwards | 15,878 | 55.6 | |
| Republican | Andy Duyck | 11,925 | 41.7 | |
| Constitution | Ken Cunningham | 709 | 2.5 | |
| Write-in | 53 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 28,565 | 100% | ||
References
edit- ^ a b Fuggetta, Emily (October 31, 2012). "Hillsboro filmmaker's movie 'Nightscape' to make local debut next month". The Oregonian. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- ^ Parks, Casey (August 18, 2011). "Hillsboro legislator-turned-director David Edwards films his first movie: 'Nightscape'". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 18, 2011.
- ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 4, 2008". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
External links
edit- Project Vote Smart - Representative David Edwards (OR) profile
- Follow the Money - David Edwards
- 2006 campaign contributions
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