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Allen Christensen
| Allen Christensen | ||
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| Utah State Senate District 19 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $117/day | |
| Per diem | $96/day (lodging) $61/day (meals) | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 09/27/1946 | |
| Place of birth | Ogden, UT | |
| Profession | Pediatric Dentist | |
| Religion | Latter Day Saints | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Christensen's political experience began with his service as a board member on the Weber County Mosquito Abatement District in 1987. He then served as councilman for North Ogden City Council from 1986 to 1994. He was a Republican County and State Delegate in 2000 and again in 2004.
Christensen has worked as a pediatric dentist since 1973.
Christensen attended Brigham Young University, Utah State University, and Weber State in 1969. He went on to earn his DDS from the University of Pacific in 1973. He then received his Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Oregon Health Sciences in 1978.
Issues
Campaign themes
Christensen's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]
Education
- Excerpt:"Public and Higher Education needs to remain our number one budget priority. We have made great strides in education funding over the past four years and we need to continue to do so. I believe our teachers are heroes and they deserve to make a decent living. "
Taxes
- Excerpt:"I sincerely believe we need to return to our historic belief in personal responsibility. That said, there are some things only government can do for a society. In those areas we need to be efficient, compassionate, and effective. "
Human Dignity
- Excerpt:"The principle of personal responsibility also factors into this equation. Taking charge of one's own life cultivates personal pride and dignity."
Immigration
- Excerpt:"The task force is hearing some very compelling testimony from both sides and learning the real facts about the problem, including just what can and cannot be done at the state level. I will support the recommendations of the task force."
Health Care Reform
- Excerpt:"I believe the appropriate role of Government is mediator with a club standing in the middle and ready to force a compromise, if necessary. When that is accomplished, government should back off, let the solution work and be as little involved as possible."
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2012
Christensen won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah State Senate District 19. Christensen defeated Dan Deuel in the Republican convention and won re-election in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [2]
| Utah State Senate, District 19, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Allen Christensen Incumbent |
60.7% | 19,941 | |
| Democratic | Peter Conover Clemens | 33.8% | 11,096 | |
| Libertarian | Courtney White | 5.5% | 1,798 | |
| Total Votes | 32,835 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Christensen won re-election to the 19th District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponent Bill Hansen.[3]
Christensen raised $50,696 for his campaign, while Hansen raised $16,967. [4]
| Utah State Senate, District 19 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Allen Christensen (R)
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21,630 | 62.8% | ||
| Bill Hansen (D) | 12,788 | 37.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, a year in which Christensen was up for re-election, he collected $50,696 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Utah Ambulatory Surgery Center Association | $5,000 |
| Utah Republican Senate Campaign Committee | $5,000 |
| Sheldon Killpack | $3,000 |
| Utah Medical Association | $1,500 |
Personal
Christensen and his wife Janis have six children.
Recent news
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Allen Christensen News Feed
- N. Ogden lawmaker vows to reintroduce vetoed gun rights bill in 2014 - StandardNet
- Our View: Christensen's gun charge - StandardNet
- West Bank promotes four in Iowa City office - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
- Will Swallow make appearance at the state GOP convention? - StandardNet
- Controversial gun control bills to return during 2014 Utah Legislature - Salt Lake Tribune
- Lawmakers blast Layton police chief for praising gun-bill veto - Salt Lake Tribune
- AFL Round 6 Team of the Round a mix of old heads and new talent - Herald Sun
- More than 60 Lawmakers Relied Mostly on Out-of-State Money - Center for Responsive Politics
- Walk-n-Roll Benefit, A Moral Dilemma, Home Selling Tips: Best of the Blogs - Patch.com
- Scoreboard: Girls tennis - Billings Gazette
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External links
- Sen. Christensen's website
- Official Utah State Senate website
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
References
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