Charles Sahag "Chip" Pashayan Jr.[1][2] (born March 27, 1941) is an American lawyer and politician from California.

Born in Fresno, Pashayan attended Bullard High School, graduated with a B.A.

Pashayan won his first term in 1978, when he upset two-term incumbent Democrat John Hans Krebs by a 54% to 46% margin.

He introduced a House resolution recognizing Bobby Fischer as the official World Chess Champion, which passed in 1986.

He represented his largely rural, conservative district until 1990, when he was defeated for reelection by Democrat Cal Dooley.