Drew Christensen


Drew Christensen is an American politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A Republican, he represented District 56A, which included portions of Dakota County and Scott County in the southwestern part of Minneapolis–Saint Paul Metro.

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.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Elections

Christensen was elected on November 4, 2014 defeating Dan Kimmel by 11.8% or 1,585 votes.

Committee Assignments

For the 89th Legislative Session, Christensen is a part of the:
Christensen was sworn in on January 6, 2015 as the youngest Representative.
In March 2018, Christensen introduced a bill to ban Arie Luyendyk Jr., a winner of the TV Show The Bachelor, from entering the state of Minnesota. He did so because a contestant of the show was from Christensen's home town. Christensen felt it would be a good way to draw clout from the series.

Personal life

Christensen was married in January 2018 and currently resides in Burnsville, Minnesota.