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Joan Christensen
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Democratic Party
Prior offices:
New York State Assembly District 119
Years in office: 1991 - 2010
Successor: Sam Roberts (D)

Joan Christensen (b. March 13, 1938) is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 119 from 1991 to 2010. Christensen's political experiences also include being a member of the 17th Ward Democratic Committee, Syracuse Board of Assessment Review and Syracuse Common Council.

Biography

Christensen attended Syracuse University and received a diploma from Metropolitan Business College. Her professional experience includes placement office for Northwestern University Law School, environmental health office for Syracuse University and site secretary for Turner Construction Company.[1]

Committee assignments

Elections

2010

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2010

Christensen did not run for re-election in 2010.

2008

See also: New York State Assembly elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Christensen won re-election to the New York State Assembly, District 119, defeating opponent Christina Fitch (R).

Christensen raised $54,640 for her campaign while Fitch raised $56,975.[2]

New York State Assembly, District 119 2008
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Joan Christensen (D) 35,371
Christina Fitch (R) 15,639

Personal

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Christensen has four children.

Recent news

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External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Joan Christensen," accessed December 23, 2014
  2. ↑ Follow the Money, "Report on 2008 Campaign donations in New York," accessed August 1, 2014
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