Background
Christensen was born in Savage, Minnesota.
Christensen was born in Savage, Minnesota.
He graduated from Prior Lake High School in 2011. Christensen attended the University of Minnesota Graduating in December 2015 with a degree in Political Science.
Early life, education, and Throughout high school Christensen was an umpire for baseball and softball in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The summer after graduation he worked on his family farm near Garvin, Minnesota. At the University, Christensen served on the Minnesota Student Association.
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
Foreign the 89th Legislative Session, Christensen is a part of the:
Aging and Long-Term Care Policy
Education Finance
Education Innovation Policy
Higher Education Policy and Finance
Tenure
Christensen was sworn in on January 6, 2015.
He is currently the youngest Representative at age 22.
Christensen is single and resides in Burnsville, Minnesota.
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.