Chad Christensen (Idaho politician)
Former American politician from Idaho
Chad Christensen
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Christensen at the 2022 Hazlitt Summit hosted by
Young Americans for Liberty
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Former Member of the
Idaho House of Representatives from 32nd district Seat B |
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In office
December 1, 2018 – November 30, 2022 |
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Preceded by | Thomas Loertscher |
Succeeded by | Josh Wheeler (lost primary election) |
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Born | Idaho Falls, Idaho , U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Ammon, Idaho , U.S. |
Education |
Ricks College
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AS
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Idaho State University ( BS ) |
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Chad Christensen is an American politician, former law enforcement officer, and U.S. Army veteran, who is a former member of the Idaho House of Representatives for the 32nd district, Seat B. He is a Republican .
Early life and education
Christensen was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho , in 1973. He graduated from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho , with an associate degree in criminal justice. He also graduated from Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho , with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. [1]
Career
Christensen was in the US Army for 12 years, and also worked in law enforcement. [2]
Christensen was listed as a member of the white nationalist extremist group Oath Keepers . [3] [4] |url= https://www.idahopress.com/eyeonboise/elected-officials-police-chiefs-on-leaked-oath-keepers-list/article_8452d8d2-3243-11ed-a408-6bd9e0c87c78.html |access-date=2022-10-09 |website=Idaho Press |language=en}}</ref> [5]
In 2019, Christensen waged a public campaign against Boise State University, stating his intention to defund them over their alleged use of gender neutral bathrooms and offering of free feminine hygiene products. [6]
During the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic, Christensen was an outspoken critic of vaccines and social distancing public orders. [7] In October 2020, he appeared in a video produced by the Idaho Freedom Foundation . He, Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin , and other state legislators criticized Governor Brad Little for the state's COVID-19 restrictions. [8] [9]
Christensen lost his bid for re-election to Ammon City councilman Josh Wheeler in the 2022 primaries. [10] [11] [12]
References
- ↑ "Rep. Chad Christensen – Idaho State Legislature" . Retrieved 2020-10-31 .
- ↑ "Chad Christensen (Idaho)" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved 2020-10-31 .
- ↑ Betsy (11 September 2022). "Elected officials, police chiefs on leaked Oath Keepers list... Christensen was listed as a member of Oath Keepers" . Idaho Press . Retrieved 2022-10-09 .
- ↑ Durkin, Alanna; Kunzelman, Michael (7 September 2022). "Elected officials, police chiefs on leaked Oath Keepers list" . Post Register . The Associated Press . Retrieved 2022-10-09 .
- ↑ Durkin, Alanna; Kunzelman, Michael (7 September 2022). "Elected officials, police chiefs on leaked Oath Keepers list" . Post Register . The Associated Press . Retrieved 2022-10-09 .
- ↑ Richert, Kevin (2019-10-07). "Lawmaker blasts gender-neutral restrooms, pushes for Boise State defunding" . Idaho Education News . Retrieved 2022-10-09 .
- ↑ Corbin, Clark (2022-03-01). "Two GOP state legislators seek to end Idaho's COVID-19 disaster emergency order" . Idaho Capital Sun . Retrieved 2022-10-09 .
- ↑ Blanchard, Nicole (2020-10-28). "Idaho Republicans, including Lt. Gov. McGeachin, decry pandemic measures in new video" . East Idaho News . Retrieved 2020-10-31 .
- ↑ Brown, Nathan (28 October 2020). "Praise, criticism of Little for moving state back to Stage 3 amid COVID surge" . Idaho State Journal . Retrieved 2020-10-31 .
- ↑ "Chad Christensen (Idaho)" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved 2020-10-31 .
- ↑ " 'This horrible nasty behavior, it needs to end': Political activist plans to sue Rep. Christensen, other far-right players" . ktvb.com . March 10, 2022 . Retrieved 2022-10-09 .
- ↑ "Wheeler defeats Christensen in Idaho's District 35B race" . Local News 8 . 2022-05-18 . Retrieved 2022-10-09 .
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