Allen Christensen
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:
- Senate Ethics Committee
- Senate Health and Human Services Committee
- Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • 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:
| Utah committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
| • Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel, Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Ethics |
| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Christensen served on the following committees:
| Utah committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Health and Human Services |
| • Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment |
Sponsored legislation
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 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  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 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | 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 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | 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]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Allen 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) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Allen Christensen (R)
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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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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 27 to March 12.
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2019
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In 2019, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 28 through March 14.
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2018
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In 2018, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 22 through March 8.
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2017
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In 2017, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 23 through March 9. There was also a special session on September 20.
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2016
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In 2016, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 25 through March 10.
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2015
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In 2015, the Utah State Legislature was in session from January 26 through March 12.
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2014
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In 2014, the 60th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 27 to March 14.
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2013
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In 2013, the 60th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 28 to March 14.
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2012
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In 2012, the 59th Utah State Legislature, second year, was in session from January 23 to March 8.
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2011
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In 2011, the 59th Utah State Legislature, first year, was in session from January 24 to March 10.
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The Libertas Institute Index
The Libertas Institute is a libertarian-leaning think tank located in Utah.[12] Each year the organization releases a Legislative Index for Utah State Representatives and Senators.
2010
Allen Christensen received an index rating of 62%.
2011
Allen Christensen received an index rating of 38%.
2012
Allen Christensen received an index rating of 45%.
2013
Allen Christensen received an index rating of 45%.
The Sutherland Institute Scorecard
The Sutherland Institute, "a conservative public policy think tank" in Utah, releases its Scorecard for Utah State Representatives and Senators once a year. The Score Card gives each legislator a score based on how they voted in the prior legislative term on specific issues which the Sutherland Institute thought were pro-conservative policies.[13]
2012
Allen Christensen received a score of 100% in the 2012 score card.[14]
Personal
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Christensen and his wife Janis have six children.
See also
- Utah State Legislature
- Utah State Senate
- Senate Committees
- Utah Joint Committees
- Utah state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ Standard-Examiner, "Sen. Christensen won't run again, 3 others launch bids for District 19 seat," January 19, 2020
- ↑ Utah Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed November 29, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Candidate Filings," accessed March 23, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Utah.gov, "2016 Primary Election Results," accessed August 20, 2016
- ↑ Utah 2012 candidate filings
- ↑ 2008 election results, Utah State Senate, District 19
- ↑ District 19 Utah State Senate spending, 2008
- ↑ "allenchristensen," Official Campaign Website
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Utah Legislative Ratings, "UTAH HOUSE Scorecard - Compiled 2015 Conservative Liberal Index," May 19, 2015
- ↑ GrassRoots, "2015 Legislative Report," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ Libertas Institute: "Legislator Indexes," accessed January 21, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Legislative Session," accessed March 29, 2014
- ↑ Sutherland Institute, "2012 Sutherland Institute Legislative Scorecard," accessed October 1, 2014
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| Preceded by NA |
Utah Senate District 19 2005–2020 |
Succeeded by John Johnson (R) |
