Mark Christensen
| Mark Christensen | ||
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| Nebraska State Senate District 44 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 7, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Non-partisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $12,000/year | |
| Per diem | $123/day for those living 50+ miles from capitol, otherwise $46/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 2 four-year terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1984 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 1, 1962 | |
| Place of birth | Holdredge, NE | |
| Profession | Secretary, R and A Christensen Farms Incorporated | |
| Religion | Wesleyan | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Born July 1, 1962 in Holdrege, Nebraska, Sen. Christensen is a commodities trader and part time rancher from Imperial, Nebraska.[1] Senator Christensen has economics and agricultural degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is also active in Rotary International.[2]
Christensen earned his Bachelors degree in agricultural economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1984.
Christensen began his professional experience in 1997 both managing his personal farm and working as secretary for R&A Christensen Farms Incoporated. He stopped managing his personal farm in 2000 but presently remains working as a secretary. In 2000, he worked as a broker for AgWest Commodities, a limited liability company until 2003. In that year, he became president of AgWest Country Commodities Incoporated. He currently serves as president and as a commodity broker for AgWest in addition to being a landowner.
Christensen joined the Nebraska State Legislature as senator in 2007.
Christensen is currently involved with a number of organizations, including the Churches, Southwest Northeast Corn Growers, Crossroads Wesleyan, Izzak Walton League, National Corn Growers, National Rifle Association, Nebraska Corn Growers, Nebraskans First Pheasants Forever Quails Forever, Rotary, Spirit of Rock, Water Claim, Wesleyan Church in Imperial, and the Wild Turkey Federation.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Christensen served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Christensen served on these committees:
| Nebraska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2010
Christensen came in first in the May 11, 2010 primary, besting Thomas Baker by a margin of 4,615-2,818. Christensen defeated Baker in the November 2, 2010 general election.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 44 General election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mark Christensen
|
7,267 | |||
| Thomas Baker | 4,758 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Christensen won election to the 44th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Frank Shoemaker.[4]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 44 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mark Christiansen
|
7,796 | |||
| Frank Shoemaker | 5,587 | |||
Issues
Endorsement
On September 21, 2011, Senator Deb Fischer announced that Christensen is one of thirteen State Senators in the Nebraska Unicameral that have endorsed her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.[5]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Christensen is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Christensen raised a total of $166,313 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 23, 2013.[6]
| Mark Christensen's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Nebraska State Senate, District 44 |  |
$20,148 | |
| 2010 | Nebraska State Senate, District 44 |  |
$70,099 | |
| 2008 | Nebraska State Senate, District 44 | |
$6,474 | |
| 2006 | Nebraska State Senate, District 44 | |
$69,592 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $166,313 | |||
2012
Christensen was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Christensen raised a total of $20,148.
| Nebraska State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Christensen's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Nebraska Colorado Cellular D/B/A Viaero Wireless | $5,000 | |||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $560 | |||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $560 | |||
| Nebraska Cooperative Council | $560 | |||
| Schmidt, Loran | $500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $20,148 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Christensen was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2010. During that election cycle, Christensen raised a total of $70,099.
| Nebraska State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Christensen's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Nebraska Colorado Cellular, Inc. d/b/a Viaero Wireless | $5,000 | |||
| Nebraska Bankers Association | $4,000 | |||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce & Industry | $2,539 | |||
| Ricketts, J. Peter | $2,500 | |||
| Agwest Commodities, LLC | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $70,099 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Christensen was not up for election to the Nebraska State Senate in 2008. During that election cycle, Christensen raised a total of $6,474.
| Nebraska State Senate 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Christensen's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Union Pacific Railroad | $1,000 | |||
| Nebraska Realtors Association | $1,000 | |||
| Nebraska Chamber Of Commerce and Industry | $520 | |||
| Reynolds American, Inc. | $500 | |||
| HGBC | $400 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $6,474 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Christensen to the Nebraska State Senate in 2006. During that election cycle, Christensen raised a total of $69,592.
| Nebraska State Senate 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Mark Christensen's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| Christensen, Mark | $15,334 | |||
| Viaero Wireless | $5,000 | |||
| Murdoch Partnership | $3,000 | |||
| Nebraska Association Of Insurance & Financial Advisors | $3,000 | |||
| Harrison, Matt | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $69,592 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
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Contact information
Sen. Mark Christensen
District 44
Room 1000
P.O. Box 94604
State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
Phone: (402) 471-2805
Email: mchristensen@leg.ne.gov
Personal
Christensen is currently married to Kathy Christensen with seven children and is known to be Wesleyan.
External links
- Mark Christensen's personal website
- Mark Christensen's official Nebraska State legislature website
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Official unicameral bio
- ↑ Unicameral Update, Christensen centers on family pride, January 26, 2008
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2010 General Election Results
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State - 2006 General Election Results
- ↑ www.1011now.com Sen. Deb Fischer Announces Endorsements from 13 Neb. State Senators, September 21, 2011
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Christensen, Mark." Retrieved May 23, 2013.
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