Allen Christensen
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| Allen Christensen | |
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| Utah State Senate District 19 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Current term ends 2012 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Pediatric Dentist |
| Website | Senate website |
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Allen Christensen has been a Republican member of the Utah Senate since 2004, representing the 19th district.
Education
Christensen attended Brigham Young University, Utah State University, and Weber State in 1969. He went on to earn his DDS from the University of Pacific in 1973. He then received his Specialty Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Oregon Health Sciences in 1978.
Professional experience
Christensen has worked as a pediatric dentist since 1973.
Political experience
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 again in 2004. Christensen joined the Utah State Senate in 2004. He has served in that position since, representing the 19th district.
Committee membership
- Health and Human Services Committee, Utah Senate
- Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee, Utah Senate
Personal life
Christensen and his wife Janis have six children.
External links
- Official Utah State Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Sen. Christensen's website
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