Leonard Christian
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 4th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Serving with Suzanne Schmidt
Preceded byRob Chase
In office
January 8, 2014 – November 25, 2014
Preceded byLarry Crouse
Succeeded byBob McCaslin Jr.
Personal details
Born
Leonard Glenn Christian

(1965-09-22) September 22, 1965
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseRima Marie (Ashbrook) Christian
Residence(s)Spokane Valley, Washington, U.S.
Alma materCommunity College of the Air Force (AA)
Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University (BS)
Webster University (MBA)
ProfessionReal estate broker
Lender
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Air Force
Years of service1984 – 2004 (20 years)
Rank Master sergeant

Leonard Glenn Christian (born September 22, 1965) is an American politician and businessman. Christian serves as a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 4th district, having been elected in 2022. He was appointed to the state House in 2014 to fill out the remainder of the term of Representative Larry Crouse.[1]

Early life and education

Christian was born in Los Angeles and raised in Spokane, Washington, where he graduated from Joel E. Ferris High School. Christian earned an Associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force, Bachelor of Science from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, and MBA from Webster University.[2] Christian served in the United States Air Force and retired as a Master sergeant.

Career

Christian has worked as a real estate broker in Spokane Valley, Washington since 2007.

In 2010, he fell 12.5 points short of unseating the incumbent Spokane County Auditor, Vicky Dalton.[3]

Christian was appointed to the state legislature on January 8, 2014, by the Spokane County Board of Commissioners, despite being the second choice of the Republican Precinct Committee Officers from the district.[4] Christian filled the vacancy left after Larry Crouse resigned from his seat in the legislature on December 31, 2013, because of health problems.[5]

In 2018, Christian narrowly lost an election for Spokane County Assessor.[6]

Christian announced that he was running to challenge Rep. Matt Shea in the 2020 Republican primary[7] after Rep. Shea was expelled from the House Republican caucus for alleged involvement in domestic terrorism.

Awards

  • 2014 Guardians of Small Business award. Presented by NFIB.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Spokane Valley businessman selected for 4th District legislative seat". spokesman.com. 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  2. ↑ "Leonard Christian". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  3. ↑ "2010 Washington General Election - Auditor, Spokane County". spokesman.com. 2010-11-12. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
  4. ↑ "In brief: Possible replacements for Rep. Larry Crouse narrowed to three". spokesman.com. 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
  5. ↑ "Rep. Larry Crouse resigning because of health problems". heraldnet.com. 2013-10-22. Retrieved 2014-01-10.
  6. ↑ "Leonard Christian". Spokesman Review. 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "Former state Rep. Leonard Christian announces run against Matt Shea after damning investigation report | the Spokesman-Review".
  8. ↑ "69 Lawmakers Win Main Street's Highest Award". nfib.com. May 12, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
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