Leland Christensen
Leland Christensen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 17th district | |
| In office January 11, 2011 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Grant Larson |
| Succeeded by | Mike Gierau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1959 Alta, Wyoming |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Anita Christensen |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Alta, Wyoming |
| Profession | Auctioneer |
Leland G. Christensen is a former Republican member of the Wyoming Senate, he represented the 17th district from 2011 until 2019.[1]
Career[]
Christensen worked as a law enforcement officer and as an auctioneer. He served for fifteen years in the National Guard and with the 19th Special Forces Group in the U.S. Army.[2]
Elections[]
2010[]
After incumbent Republican Senator Grant Larson announced his retirement, Christensen - then a Teton County Commissioner - announced his candidacy. He defeated Sam Harrell in the Republican primary and defeated Democratic candidate Tom Frisbie in the general election, 52% to 48%.[3]
2014[]
Christensen was re-elected to the State Senate unopposed in both the primary and general elections.[3]
2016[]
Christensen ran for the U.S. House seat held by Cynthia Lummis after Lummis announced her retirement,[4] but lost in the primary to Liz Cheney on August 16, 2016.[5]
2018
Christensen ran for state treasurer but lost in the primary to Curt Meier,[6] and did not seek reelection in the State Senate.[7]
References[]
- ^ Wyoming Legislature. "Senator Leland G. Christensen". Retrieved 17 February 2012.
- ^ https://ballotpedia.org/Leland_Christensen
- ^ a b "Leland Christensen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ "Christensen enters U.S. House race". Jackson Hole News and Guide. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- ^ "Leland Christensen - Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "Wyoming Treasurer election, 2018 - Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Cottier, Cody (7 November 2018). "Teton's Dems win state contests". Jackson Hole News and Guide. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
External links[]
- Official website
- Official site at the Wyoming Legislature
- Profile on Ballotpedia
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- Wyoming Republicans
- Wyoming state senators
- People from Teton County, Wyoming
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- 21st-century American politicians
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