David Edwards (Oregon politician)

David W. Edwards (born 1966) is a former Democratic member of the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 30 from 2007 to 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 58–59) 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

2006 Oregon State Representative, 30th district^[3]

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%

2008 Oregon State Representative, 30th district^[4]

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%