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Allen Christensen
Republican Party
Prior offices:
Utah State Senate District 19
Years in office: 2005 - 2021
Successor: John Johnson (R)
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 8, 2016
Personal
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon)
Profession
Pediatric Dentist

Allen Christensen (Republican Party) was a member of the Utah State Senate, representing District 19. He assumed office in 2005. He left office on January 1, 2021.

Christensen (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Utah State Senate to represent District 19. He won in the general election on November 8, 2016.

On January 19, 2020, the Standard-Examiner reported that Christensen would not seek re-election in 2020.[1]

Biography

Christensen attended Brigham Young University, Utah State University, and Weber State in 1969. He went on to earn his DDS from the University of the Pacific in 1973. He then received his Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Oregon Health Sciences in 1978.

Christensen began working as a pediatric dentist in 1973.

Christensen's political experience began with his service as a board member on the Weber County Mosquito Abatement District in 1987. He then served as councilman for North Ogden City Council from 1986 to 1994. He was a Republican County and State Delegate in 2000 and 2004.

Committee assignments

2019-2020

Christensen was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Utah committee assignments, 2017
• Ethics
• Health and Human Services
• Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2020

See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2020

Allen Christensen did not file to run for re-election.

2016

See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Utah State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 17, 2016.

Incumbent Allen Christensen defeated Deana Froerer in the Utah State Senate District 19 general election.[2]

Utah State Senate, District 19 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Allen Christensen Incumbent 56.17% 20,994
     Democratic Deana Froerer 43.83% 16,381
Total Votes 37,375
Source: Utah Secretary of State


Deana Froerer ran unopposed in the Utah State Senate District 19 Democratic primary.[3][4]

Utah State Senate District 19, Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Deana Froerer  (unopposed)


Incumbent Allen Christensen ran unopposed in the Utah State Senate District 19 Republican primary.[3][4]

Utah State Senate District 19, Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Allen Christensen Incumbent (unopposed)


2012

See also: Utah State Senate elections, 2012

Christensen won re-election in the 2012 election for Utah State Senate District 19. Christensen defeated Dan Deuel in the Republican convention and won re-election in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[5]

Utah State Senate, District 19, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngAllen Christensen Incumbent 60.7% 19,941
     Democratic Peter Conover Clemens 33.8% 11,096
     Libertarian Courtney White 5.5% 1,798
Total Votes 32,835

2008

On November 4, 2008, Christensen won re-election to the 19th District Seat in the Utah State Senate, defeating opponent Bill Hansen.[6]

Christensen raised $50,696 for his campaign, while Hansen raised $16,967. [7]

Utah State Senate, District 19 (2008)
Candidates Votes Percent
Green check mark transparent.png Allen Christensen (R) 21,630 62.8%
Bill Hansen (D) 12,788 37.2%

Campaign themes

2012

Christensen's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[8]

Education

  • Excerpt: "Public and Higher Education needs to remain our number one budget priority. We have made great strides in education funding over the past four years and we need to continue to do so. I believe our teachers are heroes and they deserve to make a decent living. "

Taxes

  • Excerpt: "I sincerely believe we need to return to our historic belief in personal responsibility. That said, there are some things only government can do for a society. In those areas we need to be efficient, compassionate, and effective. "

Human Dignity

  • Excerpt: "The principle of personal responsibility also factors into this equation. Taking charge of one's own life cultivates personal pride and dignity."

Immigration

  • Excerpt: "The task force is hearing some very compelling testimony from both sides and learning the real facts about the problem, including just what can and cannot be done at the state level. I will support the recommendations of the task force."

Healthcare Reform

  • Excerpt: "I believe the appropriate role of Government is mediator with a club standing in the middle and ready to force a compromise, if necessary. When that is accomplished, government should back off, let the solution work and be as little involved as possible."

Campaign finance summary

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Allen Christensen campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2016Utah State Senate, District 19Won $74,724 N/A**
2012Utah State Senate, District 19Won $49,880 N/A**
2008Utah State Senate, District 19Won $50,696 N/A**
2004Utah State Senate, District 19Won $44,959 N/A**
Grand total$220,259 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Scorecards

See also: State legislative scorecards, State legislative scorecards in Utah

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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2020.

  • Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
  • National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
  • Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2019.

  • Alliance for a Better Utah — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills the Alliance for a Better Utah supported.
  • Americans for Prosperity - Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes on economic issues.
  • Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
  • Sierra Club Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes relating to environmental and conservation issues.
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
  • Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
  • Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2018.

  • Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
  • Sierra Club Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes relating to environmental and conservation issues.
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
  • Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
  • Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2017.

  • Americans for Prosperity - Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes on economic issues.
  • Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
  • Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
  • Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2016.

  • Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
  • National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
  • Sierra Club Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes relating to environmental and conservation issues.
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
  • Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
  • Utah Legislative Ratings — Legislators are scored in the Conservative Liberal Index "to determine who is 'truly' Conservative or 'really' Liberal."
  • Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2015.

  • Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
  • Sierra Club Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes relating to environmental and conservation issues.
  • Sutherland Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills picked by the Sutherland Institute that promote conservative policy.
  • The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
  • Utah Charter Network — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to charter schools.
  • Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
  • Utah GrassRoots — Legislators are scored based on the organization's mission of "promoting the principles of limited government, constitution, representative government, participatory republic, free market economy, family, and separation of powers."
  • Utah Legislative Ratings — Legislators are scored in the Conservative Liberal Index "to determine who is 'truly' Conservative or 'really' Liberal."
  • Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on tax related legislation.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2014.

  • Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
  • Planned Parenthood Action Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
  • Sierra Club Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes relating to environmental and conservation issues.
  • Sutherland Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills picked by the Sutherland Institute that promote conservative policy.
  • Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
  • Utah Legislative Ratings — Legislators are scored in the Conservative Liberal Index "to determine who is 'truly' Conservative or 'really' Liberal."
  • Utahns Against Common Core — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to Common Core.
  • Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on taxpayer related bills.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2013.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2012.

  • Libertas Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes in relation to the organization's "mission to defend individual liberty, private property and free enterprise."
  • Parents for Choice in Education — Legislators are scored based on the issue of education.
  • Planned Parenthood Action Council — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to reproductive health issues.
  • Sierra Club Utah — Legislators are scored based on their votes relating to environmental and conservation issues.
  • Sutherland Institute — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills picked by the Sutherland Institute that promote conservative policy.
  • Utah Education Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to education.
  • Utah Legislative Ratings — Legislators are scored in the Conservative Liberal Index "to determine who is 'truly' Conservative or 'really' Liberal."
  • Utah Taxpayers Association — Legislators are scored based on their votes on taxpayer related bills.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the Utah State Legislature in 2011.

Personal

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Christensen and his wife Janis have six children.

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Standard-Examiner, "Sen. Christensen won't run again, 3 others launch bids for District 19 seat," January 19, 2020
  2. ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
  5. ↑ Utah 2012 candidate filings
  6. ↑ 2008 election results, Utah State Senate, District 19
  7. ↑ District 19 Utah State Senate spending, 2008
  8. ↑ "allenchristensen," Official Campaign Website
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2005–2020 		Succeeded by
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