Role Politician Name Drew Christensen | Religion Evangelicalism Occupation legislator | |
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Residence Burnsville, Minnesota, United States | ||
Rep. Drew Christensen (R-Savage) member interview
Drew Christensen (born May 21, 1993) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 56A, which includes portions of Dakota County and Scott County in the Southwestern part of Minneapolis–Saint Paul Metro.
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- Rep Drew Christensen R Savage member interview
- Interview with newly elected Rep Drew Christensen R Burnsville
- Early life education and Career
- Elections
- Committee Assignments
- Tenure
- Personal life
- References
Interview with newly elected Rep. Drew Christensen (R-Burnsville)
Early life, education, and Career
Christensen was born in Savage, Minnesota. Throughout high school Christensen was an umpire for baseball and softball in Prior Lake, Minnesota. He graduated from Prior Lake High School in 2011. The summer after graduation he worked on his family farm near Garvin, Minnesota. Christensen attended the University of Minnesota, graduating in December 2015 with a degree in Political Science. At the University, Christensen served on the Minnesota Student Association and featured as a member of the University of Minnesota Marching Band. Christensen also served as Treasurer of the Minnesota College Republicans from April 2013-February 2014. From February 2012-January 2015, Christensen worked for the City of Savage, Minnesota on an Appointed, volunteer Communications Commission to advise the City Council and provide feedback to staff on matters relating to the City's communications program. He served as Vice Chair of this commission from February 2013-February 2014.
Elections
Christensen was elected on November 4, 2014 defeating Dan Kimmel (DFL) by 11.8% or 1,585 votes.
Committee Assignments
For the 89th Legislative Session, Christensen is a part of the:
Tenure
Christensen was sworn in on January 6, 2015. He is currently the youngest Representative at age 22.
Personal life
Christensen is single and resides in Burnsville, Minnesota.