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Mark Christensen
Mark Christensen was a member of the Nebraska State Senate, representing District 44. Christensen assumed office in 2007. Christensen left office on January 7, 2015.
Christensen ran for election to the Lower Platte South Natural Resources District to represent Subdistrict 1 in Nebraska. Christensen lost in the primary on May 15, 2018.
Christensen is a former member of the Nebraska Unicameral, representing District 44 from 2006 to January 7, 2015. He served as an Executive Board Member. Christensen did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Christensen earned his bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1984. His professional experience includes working as a commodities trader, rancher and secretary.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
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| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance, Vice Chair |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
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| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance |
| • Natural Resources |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
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| • Banking, Commerce and Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 1
Incumbent Gary Hellerich defeated Mechelle Sky Walker in the general election for Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gary Hellerich (Nonpartisan) | 52.5 | 4,787 | |
| Mechelle Sky Walker (Nonpartisan) | 47.5 | 4,331 | ||
| Total votes: 9,118 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 1
Mechelle Sky Walker and incumbent Gary Hellerich defeated Mark Christensen in the primary for Lower Platte South Natural Resources District Subdistrict 1 on May 15, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mechelle Sky Walker (Nonpartisan) | 38.2 | 1,333 | |
| ✔ | Gary Hellerich (Nonpartisan) | 31.3 | 1,092 | |
 | Mark Christensen (Nonpartisan) | 30.5 | 1,062 | |
| Total votes: 3,487 | |||
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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.[2]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 44 General election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mark Christensen
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7,267 | |||
| Thomas Baker | 4,758 | |||
2006
- See also: Nebraska State Senate elections, 2006
On November 7, 2006, Christensen won election to the 44th District Seat in the Nebraska Senate, defeating Frank Shoemaker.[3]
| Nebraska State Senate, District 44 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Mark Christiansen
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7,796 | |||
| Frank Shoemaker | 5,587 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 2nd session from January 8 to April 17.[4]
- National Federation of Independent Business: 2013-2014 Voting Record
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- Voices for Children in Nebraska: Legislative Report Card – 103rd Legislature
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2013
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In 2013, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 103rd Legislature, 1st session from January 9 to June 5.
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2012
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In 2012, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 2nd session from January 4 to April 18.
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2011
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In 2011, the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature was in its 102nd Legislature, 1st session from January 5 to June 8.
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Endorsement
2011
On September 21, 2011, Senator Deb Fischer announced that Christensen was one of 13 members of the Nebraska Unicameral that endorsed her candidacy for the U.S. Senate.[5]
Personal
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Christensen and his wife, Kathy, have seven children. He has been involved with the Southwest Northeast Corn Growers, Izzak Walton League, National Corn Growers, National Rifle Association, Nebraska Corn Growers, Nebraskans First, Pheasants Forever Quails Forever, Rotary, Spirit of Rock, Water Claim and the Wild Turkey Federation.[6]
Recent news
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See also
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External links
- Profile from Open States
- May 12, 2010 snapshot of Christensen's campaign website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Senator Mark Christensen's Biography," accessed September 30, 2013
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - General Election - November 2, 2010," accessed February 15, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Secretary of State, "2006 General Election Results," accessed April 10, 2014
- ↑ Nebraska Legislature, "2014 Legislative Session," accessed June 27, 2014
- ↑ www.1011now.com, "Sen. Deb Fischer Announces Endorsements from 13 Neb. State Senators," accessed May 13, 2014
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