Occupation Auctioneer Name Leland Christensen | Political party Republican Party | |
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Residence Alta, Wyoming, United States | ||
Leland G. Christensen is a Republican member of the Wyoming Senate, representing the 17th district since 2011. He is currently a candidate for the United States House of Representatives seat being vacated by incumbent Republican Representative Cynthia Lummis.
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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%.
2014
Christensen was re-elected to the State Senate unopposed in both the primary and general elections.
2016
Christensen announced his candidacy for the U.S. House seat held by Cynthia Lummis after Lummis announced her retirement. He is one of nine Republican candidates, including State Representative Tim Stubson and Liz Cheney. The primary election was held August 16, 2016 with Cheney winning the primary.