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Steve Christiansen
Image of Steve Christiansen
Prior offices
Utah House of Representatives District 47

Education

Bachelor's

University of Utah, 1986

Graduate

Northwestern University, 1989

Personal
Birthplace
Brigham City, Utah
Religion
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Profession
Strategy consultant team leader
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Steve Christiansen (Republican Party) was a member of the Utah House of Representatives, representing District 47. He assumed office on September 16, 2019. He left office on October 28, 2021.

Christiansen (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah House of Representatives to represent District 47. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Christiansen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Christiansen was born on September 24, 1961, in Brigham City, Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor's degree in 1986. He went on to obtain his master's degree from Northwestern University in 1989. Christiansen's professional experience includes working as strategy consultant team leader, president of Kimberly-Clark Corporation's businesses in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia, and president of a large education products distribution organization.[1]

Committee assignments

2021-2022

Christiansen was assigned to the following committees:

Elections

2020

See also: Utah House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Utah House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent Steve Christiansen defeated Scott Bell in the general election for Utah House of Representatives District 47 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Steve Christiansen
Steve Christiansen (R) Candidate Connection
 
57.5
 
9,285
Image of Scott Bell
Scott Bell (D) Candidate Connection
 
42.5
 
6,867

Total votes: 16,152
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent Steve Christiansen defeated Nathan Brown in the Republican primary for Utah House of Representatives District 47 on June 30, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Steve Christiansen
Steve Christiansen Candidate Connection
 
58.1
 
2,998
Nathan Brown Candidate Connection
 
41.9
 
2,164

Total votes: 5,162
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Democratic convention

Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 47

Scott Bell defeated Ryan Jensen in the Democratic convention for Utah House of Representatives District 47 on April 25, 2020.

Candidate
Image of Scott Bell
Scott Bell (D) Candidate Connection
Image of Ryan Jensen
Ryan Jensen (D) Candidate Connection

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Republican convention

Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 47

Incumbent Steve Christiansen and Nathan Brown defeated Stacy Michael Norton in the Republican convention for Utah House of Representatives District 47 on April 25, 2020.


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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2020

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Steve Christiansen completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Christiansen's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I support issues that keep Utah family-friendly and economically strong. I enjoy broad

support from colleagues in the legislature, local mayors and school board members, and business and other community leaders. As a former president of large and small businesses, domestically and internationally, I know what it takes to create a prosperous economy to benefit all Utahns. I am committed to keeping taxes low and infrastructure that supports growth. I am also committed to clean air through collaborative private and public partnerships.

I believe that society thrives when based on integrity, personal responsibility, and compassion. I am committed to improve education, strengthen our community and state, and govern based on fixed, constitutional principles. My wife and I are parents of 4 children and

6 grandchildren. Hablo español. Falo português.
  • Utah has one of the strongest economies in the world. We have been ranked for the last 13 years the state with the best economic outlook. We also have the lowest unemployment in the nation. All of this results in stronger individuals and families.
  • We must keep our communities safe. I support law enforcement. Peaceful protests are constitutionally protected, however, riots are illegal and must be strongly countered. I am focused on efforts to address substance abuse and mental illness that underlie many of our issues.
  • I believe in efficient, effective, accountable government. I am committed to keep taxes low and lower them where possible.
The areas of public policy that I am passionate about are:

• Education: I will be working to remove "handcuffs" from parents, teachers, and principals that limit their passion in providing outstanding education for our children. Those that work closely with our children and see their progress every day are best equipped to improve educational outcomes.
• U.S. Civics and History: Our nation was founded upon wise constitutional principles and a unique form of government that was designed to protect our individual rights, especially the right to self-government. Ensuring that government remains limited, that separation of powers remains intact, and that we educate our children and adults regarding our unique foundation is of critical importance to me.
• Public Lands: Our national government owns over 65% of Utah and committed in 1976 to compensate our state for the taxes we could have collected from the wise use of that land. Washington has failed to do that, jeopardizing the funding needed to educate our children and invest in the infrastructure that will support growth. I am committed to solving this issue.

• Air Quality: Air quality is a major concern for those of us in Salt Lake County (and throughout the state). I will support cost-effective ways to improve air quality. I will also support education and encouragement rather than more government intrusion in our lives. We should empower people to make changes rather than rely on regulation.
I have admired my father for as long as I can remember. Dad, who now suffers from Alzheimer's, is a 35-year veteran of the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of 2-star general. He is a patriot who loves this nation, our flag, our national anthem, and everything that denotes true patriotism. My passion to serve politically is derived in part from him, and in part from many life experiences, including an internship for a former U.S. Senator from Utah in Washington, D.C. This is a great country, but we have our challenges. Solutions can be found as we collaborate civilly, respectfully, and passionately, and remain true to our heritage.
I recently published a book titled "Restoring Liberty: The Battle to Save Our Constitutional Republic," and distributed a copy to all of the nearly 13,000 households in my district. That book, perhaps more than anything else, will help someone understand my political philosophy and passion for our great country.
Sherlock Holmes (I love solving complex problems!)
After a successful 18-year career, I decided to acquire my own business. The acquisition documents were signed in December of 2007, and the Great Recession hit a few months later. Over the course of the following four years, we lost virtually all of our savings and equity, came desperately close to declaring bankruptcy, and basically started over financially at age 50. That was clearly one of the most challenging experiences of my life! However, I learned through it all that: 1) I married very well; 2) money isn't the most important thing in life; 3) family and faith are crucial for me; and 4) there are no substitutes for patience, hard work, and humility.
I believe the most important difference is the proximity House members have to the people. During this campaign I have personally canvassed our district (47) twice, knocking on about 7,000 doors, walking nearly 400 miles, and talking to countless constituents. Member of the Senate simply cannot do that. While the effort to engage with my constituents required tremendous commitment, it was equally rewarding. I appreciate the feedback I receive from face-to-face or other forms of contact!
I think it's initially helpful to have some experience in government or politics in order to understand the process and keys to success. However, past experience is not essential. The key is to possess a passion for our community, state, and nation, and a commitment to the hard work and constitutional principles that are needed to make a difference for good.
Managing growth will be a challenge for as long as Utah prospers, which I hope will be a very long time. Keeping infrastructure investments ahead of population growth, ensuring quality education, promoting wise use of our natural resources (including water and land), and working to clean the air for future generations are all critical to prosperity and quality of life. However, these things must be done without developing a tax-and-spend mentality. Public/private partnerships and strong economic growth will solve many of the issues that may arise.

Large cities, if not managed properly, tend to stifle the necessary economic engine through excessive taxation and by creating dependency among the people on government. Keeping government in its proper place, allowing citizens to assume personal responsibility and achieve prosperity through hard work and integrity, and fostering a culture of respect will keep us strong for decades to come.

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In 2022, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 18 to March 4.

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 18, 2020
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Preceded by
Ken Ivory (R)
Utah House of Representatives District 47
2019-2021
Succeeded by
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