October 24, 2025 3:50 a.m.  

Former Oregon House Republican Leader Christian Drazan has been appointed to the Oregon State Senate.

On Thursday, Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr congratulated Drazan, as she takes the seat vacated by the resignation of former Senator Daniel Boham of The Dalles.

Starr said, “Christine Drazan is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the challenges facing Oregon families”. Starr said, “She has shown time and again that she’s willing to stand up for her community and fight for a better path forward for our state. Our caucus is thrilled to welcome her to the Senate, and we’re confident she’ll serve her constituents with the same integrity, energy, and commitment that have defined her public service”.

Drazan, who represented District 51 in the Oregon House of Representatives, was appointed by the boards of commissioners from Clackamas, Multnomah, Hood River, and Wasco counties to serve the remainder of Boham’s term, which runs through January 2027.