LaVar Christensen
| LaVar Christensen | ||
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| Utah House of Representatives District 32 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| 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 | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Brigham Young University, 1977 | |
| J.D. | McGeorge School of Law, University of Pacific, 1980 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 18, 1953 | |
| Place of birth | Upland, CA | |
| Profession | Business Owner, Real Estate Development | |
| Religion | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Biography
Christensen received a B.A. from Brigham Young University and a J.D. from the University of the Pacific. He is a real estate developer and private attorney.
During his time in law school, Christensen was a legislative assistant for the Governor of California (1978), and also a judicial law clerk (1979-1980).
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health and Human Services, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
| Utah Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
Christensen won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah House of Representatives District 32 due to redistricting. Christensen defeated Austin Linford in the Republican convention and defeated Alain Balmanno (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [1]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 32, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  LaVar Christensen Incumbent |
66.8% | 10,940 | |
| Democratic | Alain Balmanno | 33.2% | 5,426 | |
| Total Votes | 16,366 | |||
2010
On November 2, 2010 Christensen won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives, District 48.[2]
| Utah House of Representatives, District 48 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| LaVar Christensen (R)
|
5,327 | |||
| Trisha Beck (D) | 4,675 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Christensen is available dating back to 2002. Based on available campaign finance records, Christensen raised a total of $254,393 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 15, 2013.[3]
| LaVar Christensen's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Utah State House, District 32 |  |
$54,858 | |
| 2010 | Utah State House, District 48 | |
$43,267 | |
| 2008 | Utah State House, District 48 |  |
$80,678 | |
| 2004 | Utah State House, District 48 | |
$33,350 | |
| 2002 | Utah State House, District 48 | |
$42,240 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $254,393 | |||
2012
Christensen won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2012. During that election cycle, Christensen raised a total of $54,858.
| Utah House of Representatives 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to LaVar Christensen's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Christensen, LaVar | $11,788 | |||
| Christensen Law Firm | $7,000 | |||
| 2010 Account Balance Transfer | $4,574 | |||
| Rawlings, William R | $3,000 | |||
| William O Perry & Associates | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $54,858 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Christensen won election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2010. During that election cycle, Christensen raised a total of $43,267.
| Utah House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to LaVar Christensen's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Christensen, LaVar | $14,500 | |||
| Utah House Republican Elections Committee | $4,000 | |||
| Rawlings, William | $2,500 | |||
| Perry, Bill and Linda | $2,500 | |||
| Clark, David L | $2,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $43,267 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Christensen lost the election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2008. During that election cycle, Christensen raised a total of $80,678.
| Utah House of Representatives 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to LaVar Christensen's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Christensen, LaVar | $39,954 | |||
| Conservative Caucus PAC | $7,694 | |||
| Burton, Terri | $3,000 | |||
| Quality Jobs Coalition | $2,500 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $80,678 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Christensen won re-election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2004. During that election cycle, Christensen raised a total of $33,350.
| Utah House of Representatives 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to LaVar Christensen's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Christensen, LaVar | $4,000 | |||
| Utah Bankers Association | $3,000 | |||
| Zions Bancorporation | $2,600 | |||
| Mackintosh, Dean | $2,500 | |||
| Olsen, Jay & Jeri | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $33,350 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2002
Christensen won election to the Utah House of Representatives in 2002. During that election cycle, Christensen raised a total of $42,240.
| Utah House of Representatives 2002 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to LaVar Christensen's campaign in 2002 | ||||
| Christensen, LaVar | $22,100 | |||
| Utah Association Of Realtors | $2,000 | |||
| Tycon | $2,000 | |||
| Olsen, Jay & Jeri | $2,000 | |||
| Utah Home Builders Association | $1,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2002 | $42,240 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Christensen and his wife, Sue, have three children.
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External links
- LaVar Christensen on the Utah House of Representatives website
- LaVar Christensen's biography on Project Vote Smart
- LaVar Christensen's legislative profile on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2004, 2002
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Fred Cox (R) |
Utah House of Representatives District 32 2013-present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by Trisha Beck (D) |
Utah House of Representatives District 48 2010-2013 |
Succeeded by Keven Stratton (R) |
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