Leland Christensen


Leland G. Christensen is a former Republican member of the Wyoming Senate, he represented the 17th district from 2011 until 2019.

Elections

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 ran for the U.S. House seat held by Cynthia Lummis after Lummis announced her retirement, but lost in the primary to Liz Cheney on August 16, 2016.
2018
Christensen ran for state treasurer but lost in the primary to Curt Meier, and did not seek reelection in the State Senate.