Leland Christensen

Leland G. Christensen is a former Republican member of the Wyoming Senate, he represented the 17th district from 2011 until 2019.[1]

Leland Christensen
Member of the Wyoming Senate
from the 17th district
In office
January 11, 2011 – January 7, 2019
Preceded byGrant Larson
Succeeded byMike Gierau
Personal details
Born (1959-04-30) April 30, 1959
Alta, Wyoming
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Anita Christensen
Children5
ResidenceAlta, Wyoming
ProfessionAuctioneer

Elections

2010

After incumbent Republican Senator Grant Larson announced his retirement, Christensen - then a Teton County Commissioner - announced his candidacy. He defeated Sam Harrell in the Republican primary and defeated Democratic candidate Tom Frisbie in the general election, 52% to 48%.[2]

2014

Christensen was re-elected to the State Senate unopposed in both the primary and general elections.[2]

2016

Christensen ran for the U.S. House seat held by Cynthia Lummis after Lummis announced her retirement,[3] but lost in the primary to Liz Cheney on August 16, 2016.[4]

2018

Christensen ran for state treasurer but lost in the primary to Curt Meier,[5] and did not seek reelection in the State Senate.[6]

References
  1. Wyoming Legislature. "Senator Leland G. Christensen". Retrieved 17 February 2012.
  2. "Leland Christensen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  3. "Christensen enters U.S. House race". Jackson Hole News and Guide. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  4. "Leland Christensen - Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  5. "Wyoming Treasurer election, 2018 - Ballotpedia". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
  6. Cottier, Cody (7 November 2018). "Teton's Dems win state contests". Jackson Hole News and Guide. Retrieved 8 November 2018.


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