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Leland Christensen
Leland Christensen (Republican Party) was a member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 17. He assumed office in 2011. He left office on January 7, 2019.
Christensen (Republican Party) ran for election for Wyoming Treasurer. He lost in the Republican primary on August 21, 2018.
Christensen is a former Republican member of the Wyoming State Senate, representing District 17 from 2011 to 2019.
Christensen died on February 4, 2022, of complications from COVID-19.[1]
Biography
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.
Prior to his election to the senate, Christensen was elected to two terms as a Teton County Commissioner.[2]
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
| • Joint Judiciary, Chair |
| • Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Joint Judiciary, Chair |
| • Joint Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Agriculture, State and Public Lands and Water Resources |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources |
| • Joint Judiciary |
| • Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Christensen served on these committees:
| Wyoming committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary |
| • Joint Judiciary |
| • Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources |
| • Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Wyoming Treasurer election, 2018
General election
General election for Wyoming Treasurer
Curt Meier defeated Chris Lowry in the general election for Wyoming Treasurer on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Curt Meier (R) | 72.0 | 141,826 |
 | Chris Lowry (D) | 27.9 | 54,865 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 246 | ||
| Total votes: 196,937 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Wyoming Treasurer
Curt Meier defeated Leland Christensen and Ron Redo in the Republican primary for Wyoming Treasurer on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Curt Meier | 50.2 | 51,338 |
 | Leland Christensen | 45.1 | 46,070 | |
| Ron Redo | 4.7 | 4,779 | ||
| Total votes: 102,187 | |||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Cynthia Lummis (R) did not seek re-election in 2016. Liz Cheney (R) defeated Ryan Greene (D), Lawrence Struempf (Libertarian), and Daniel Clyde Cummings (Constitution Party) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Cheney defeated seven other Republican candidates in the primary election, while Greene defeated Charlie Hardy to win the Democratic nomination. The primary elections took place on August 16, 2016. [3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Liz Cheney |
62% | 156,176 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Greene | 30% | 75,466 | |
| Constitution | Daniel Clyde Cummings | 4.1% | 10,362 | |
| Libertarian | Lawrence Struempf | 3.6% | 9,033 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.3% | 739 | |
| Total Votes | 251,776 | |||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Liz Cheney |
39.9% | 35,043 | ||
| Leland Christensen | 22% | 19,330 | ||
| Tim Stubson | 17.7% | 15,524 | ||
| Darin Smith | 15.2% | 13,381 | ||
| Mike Konsmo | 1.6% | 1,363 | ||
| Jason Senteney | 1.1% | 976 | ||
| Rex Rammell | 1% | 890 | ||
| Paul Paad | 1% | 886 | ||
| Heath Beaudry | 0.6% | 534 | ||
| Total Votes | 87,927 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State |
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
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Ryan Greene |
58.2% | 10,955 | ||
| Charlie Hardy | 41.8% | 7,868 | ||
| Total Votes | 18,823 | |||
| Source: Wyoming Secretary of State |
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2014
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Wyoming State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was May 30, 2014. Incumbent Leland Christensen ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6]
2010
- See also: Wyoming State Senate elections, 2010
Christensen defeated Democrat Tom Frisbie for the open seat in the November 2, 2010, general election. Christensen defeated Republican Sam Harrell in the August 17 primary election.[7][8]
| Wyoming State Senate, District 17 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Leland Christensen (R)
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3,688 | |||
| Tom Frisbie (D) | 3,339 | |||
| Wyoming State Senate, District 17 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Leland Christensen (R)
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2,448 | |||
| Samuel M. Harrell (R) | 610
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Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Leland Christensen endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[9]
Scorecards
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2018
In 2018, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 12 to March 15.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- Legislators are scored by the Wyoming Liberty Index on "whether they support or inhibit liberty."
2017
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In 2017, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 10 through March 3.
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2016
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In 2016, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 8 through March 4.
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2015
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In 2015, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 13 to March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 10 through March 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 8 to February 27.
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2012
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In 2012, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from February 13 through March 9.
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2011
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In 2011, the Wyoming State Legislature was in session from January 11 through March 3.
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Wyoming Liberty Index
The Wyoming Liberty Index, a study created in 2003, issues a Scorecard that rates all final bills in the Wyoming State Legislature on whether the bills supported or hindered liberty. Legislators are also given a "liberty score" based on their voting patterns. The Wyoming Liberty Index 2012 report was issued on the 61st Legislature during the 2012 budget session. Scores range from the highest score (100%) to the lowest (0%). A higher score indicates a higher level of "aye" votes on bills considered pro-liberty and "nay" votes on what the organization considers anti-liberty bills.[10] Christensen received a score of 23% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 28th out of 31 members of the Wyoming State Senate. Although there are 30 members of the Senate, a 31st "hypothetical legislator" voting nay on every bill was also included.
Personal
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Christensen and his wife, Anita, have five children.
See also
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- treasurer of Wyoming
- Wyoming Secretary of State election, 2018
- United States House of Representatives
- Wyoming's At-Large Congressional District election, 2016
- Wyoming State Senate
- Wyoming State Senate Committees
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Wyoming state legislative districts
- Wyoming House of Representatives
- Wyoming House of Representatives elections, 2014
External links
- Wyoming State Legislature
- Leland Christensen on the Wyoming State Senate website
- Campaign website
- Facebook page
- Twitter feed
- Profile from Open States
- Leland Christensen's biography on Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ Casper Star Tribune, "Former state Sen. Leland Christensen dies of COVID-19 complications," February 4, 2022
- ↑ Campaign website, "Home," accessed May 23, 2011
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Candidate Roster," accessed May 28, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Wyoming House Races Results," August 16, 2016
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Primary Candidate Roster," accessed May 31, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed November 12, 2014
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Primary Candidates Roster," accessed July 25, 2010
- ↑ Wyoming Secretary of State, "2010 Official State Senate Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Wyoming Leadership Team," February 6, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Wyoming Liberty Index, "2012 Wyoming Liberty Index," accessed April 30, 2014
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| Preceded by Grant Larson |
Wyoming State Senate District 17 2011-2019 |
Succeeded by Mike Gierau (D) |
