Chad Christensen (Idaho politician)

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Chad Christensen
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Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives
from 32nd district
Assumed office
December 1, 2018
Preceded byThomas Loertscher
Personal details
BornIdaho Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children2
ResidenceAmmon, Idaho, U.S.
EducationRicks College (AS)
Idaho State University (BS)
OccupationInsurance agent
Military service
Branch/service United States Army

Chad Christensen is an American politician, former law enforcement officer, and U.S. Army veteran serving as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives for the 32nd district, Seat B. He is a Republican.

Early life and education[]

Christensen was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 1973. He graduated from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, with an associate degree in criminal justice. He also graduated from Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.[1]

Career[]

He served 12 years in law enforcement, where he served as a parole officer and welfare fraud investigator. He is currently in the insurance industry. He is a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Military Police Regimental Association.[2]

He also belongs to the American Legion, John Birch Society, Oath Keepers, Idaho Farm Bureau, Idaho Second Amendment Alliance, and the National Rifle Association. He has been a hockey and baseball coach. He has also worked as a high school and American Legion baseball umpire.[3]

In October 2020, Christensen appeared in a video produced by the Idaho Freedom Foundation. Alongside Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin and other state legislators, they criticized Governor Brad Little for the state's COVID-19 restrictions.[4][5]

Personal life[]

A Mormon, Christensen served on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in San Diego, California.

References[]

  1. ^ "Rep. Chad Christensen – Idaho State Legislature". Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  2. ^ "Chad Christensen (Idaho)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  3. ^ Board, Post Register Editorial. "For Rep. Chad Christensen, all the world's his stage". Idaho Press. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  4. ^ Blanchard, Nicole; Statesman, Idaho (2020-10-28). "Idaho Republicans, including Lt. Gov. McGeachin, decry pandemic measures in new video". East Idaho News. Retrieved 2020-10-31.
  5. ^ nbrown@postregister.com, By NATHAN BROWN. "Praise, criticism of Little for moving state back to Stage 3 amid COVID surge". Idaho State Journal. Retrieved 2020-10-31.

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