Wow.

So cool...very, very cool. Makes me wish I lived in your district/state. Sounds like it is in for some positive changes, etc. Thanks for sharing this journey with us! Enjoy the ride...
Erin

Congrats you two!!
this is so great...and that's what happens when you follow your dreams, great work Chris!
now this means you're officially a politician's wife Ali ;)
Fantastic!!

YAY!!! Congrats to you both!

CONGRATULATIONS ONCE MORE!!! You are both amazing, and so very BLESSED to be living your dreams. All I can say is WOW, and Godspeed to you Chris, Ali and Simon. Wonderful things are coming your way, and to this beautiful state we call home! WAY TO GO!!!

such happy pictures...i love the one of you and Chris :)
congratulations!!

Congratulations!!!!
What an accomplishment - making a dream a reality!

YES! Idealism has not died!
Go CHris! We are so happy for all the Edwards' and McDougall's today!

I knew this would happen
Congratulations, congratulations :)

many congrats to him!
when my grandfather was in his early 30s, he became a democratic state representative for indiana (a seriously red state). he held that position for several terms until running for congress. he became a congressman and held that position for 16 years.
he wanted the job because he wanted a chance to do right by people, to help government do the right thing, have people of faith in a position of influence, have people of compassion in a position of influence. during his time in washington, he marched with dr king for civil rights, he was on a subcommittee studying ufos (?!), and he personally created and lobbied for a national emergency number. you now call it 911.
chris may be a young man, and he may be just starting this ride, but today if you are young, have values, have a passion for your dreams, and have a heart of compassion and equality, you can do amazing things with your life.
the tide is turning. people like him are going to be the political stars of the future. i think the country is fed up with being run by heartless corporations, and people are ready to put hearts and souls in government.
godspeed to chris, and to you as you support him and encourage him. it was an amazing thing to grow up in a family that was politically-aware and civically-minded. you are giving simon an incredible legacy.

Congratulations!!!!

Congratulations Chris. You were not in my district but I contributed to your campaign and am very happy about the democratic victories in both the state and the nation. GOod luck to you and Ali & Simon. Good luck getting along with the opposition in this state, that will be a real challenge.

Smiling for you. Seriously. Congratulations.

congrats to Chris...kim from CKMB

Congrats to both of you, Chris and Ali. Had I been living in Oregon, I would have voted for you. I did (in my mind). I woke up this morning and not only found that Claire McCaskill won in the State of Missouri in a very tough race (which is wonderful) but that you won, too. Good luck to all of you as you travel down this new, exciting path. Enjoy the ride! We know you'll be a great addition to the House, Chris.

ali, this is truly wonderful. The hope, the optimism, the energy. I am excited to follow along, even from several hundred miles away! CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations!!!

what a thrilling moment... that is so awesome for you and for the state of oregon.

wahoo! I've been away from my pc all day today and just saw the news. wow. what an election day. big, big, big changes for our country, states and the Edwards home!! enjoy each moment.

This day, this one very special day, is the culmination of so many things. Of a man with a vision, a dream, of a future that is better and brighter and filled with possibility. Of a woman who believes both in the vision her man sees and in the man himself. Of a little boy who loves his mama and daddy and shares their values and their joy. Of friends and partners who gave of their time and their energy and their very spirit to help the man get the chance to bring his dream to the people. And of two parents, who spent a lifetime raising a boy to become a man who dares to dream.
How wonderful to be part of such a special day. Thank you Ali, for sharing this with us. Thank you Chris for inspiring each of us to make our own dreams come true. Oregon is lucky to have both of you.
Traci

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am sooo very happy for you and Chris!