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] Born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, Abernathy graduated from Highland High School.
[2] He attended Idaho State University before joining an apprentice program sponsored by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
For 24 years, Abernathy has worked as a electrician and union executive.
[3][4] A member of the Democratic Party, he assumed office in 2018 after defeating incumbent Republican Dustin Manwaring.