Sandra Christensen
Republican | Arizona
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Sandra Christensen
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
State Representative, District 4
Incumbent
No
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EDUCATION
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, BBA, 1988-1994
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Highlands Church, Various, Night to Shine, Tech/Worship, Womens groups, 2015-2026
Oasis Church, Small Group team member, 2025-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member, 2023-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Arizona House of Representatives - District 4, 2025-2026
Paradise Valley Unified School District, 2021-2022
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (3)
Shelley Boggs
Dawn Densmore
Heather Rooks
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (1)
WinRed (2020)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I believe life begins at conception and that every human life has inherent dignity and worth as created in the image of God. Arizona law reflects this value under A.R.S. § 36-2301.01, abortion is prohibited except to save the life of the mother. I support this protection for the unborn and will work to uphold and strengthen laws that recognize the sanctity of human life at every stage of development.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
If we believe life begins at conception, that protection must extend to all human life including embryos created through IVF etc. Every human embryo carries the full dignity of a person made in the image of God, regardless of how that life began. I support legal protections that prevent the purposeful destruction of human embryos and encourage policies that treat all human life as sacred from its earliest moments.
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
I oppose government-mandated minimum wage increases. My father was a small business owner, and I watched firsthand how thin margins and rising mandated costs can threaten the survival of a family business.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
When businesses compete for good workers, wages rise naturally and sustainably. A government mandate doesn't create prosperity it shifts costs onto employers, consumers, and ultimately the workers it claims to help, through reduced hours, fewer hires, and business closures. I believe in empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs, not burdening them with one-size-fits-all mandates that ignore the realities they face every day.
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
My background in IT project management and public service has shown me places where taxpayer dollars are wasted. I will: (1) Implement zero-based budgeting so every program must justify spending, (2) Audit vendor contracts with full transparency and competitive bidding, (3) Eliminate corporate welfare and special deals to corporations at taxpayers expense, and (4) Strengthen whistleblower protections to expose fraud.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
"Separation of church and state" appears nowhere in the Constitution. Our Founders sought to prevent a Church of England situation protecting the church FROM government, not the other way around. We have freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion. I will defend every Arizonan's First Amendment right to freely exercise their faith in their homes, their churches, their businesses, and yes, in the public square.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C. I honor existing commitments to seniors and vulnerable populations but oppose expanding government-run healthcare. Free markets, not bureaucrats, deliver better outcomes. Patients — not government or corporate insurers — should control their care. Parents must retain medical decision-making rights for their children. Healthcare freedom is individual liberty in action.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Strategically, Israel is America's most reliable democratic ally, sharing intelligence, military innovation, and values. Arizona's defense and technology sectors benefit directly from this partnership. I support Israel but as an America First conservative, all foreign aid must be evaluated through fiscal responsibility and national interest.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Absolutely agree. Parents not government, school administrators, or corporations are the first and best advocates for their children. As a PVUSD Governing Board member, I have fought to ensure parents are informed and empowered in both educational and medical decisions affecting their children. Government's role is to protect parental rights, not replace them. I will always stand with parents.
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Agree
Exposing minors to irreversible interventions or socially engineering their identity without parental consent is child abuse and must be treated as such under Arizona law. God loves all His children unconditionally. For those children that have transitioned they deserve dignity and respect in our schools whether or not we agree with the decision as they are still Gods children . Compassion and truth must coexist.
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Disagree
I do not support expanded gambling in Arizona. Existing tribal gaming agreements represent sovereign nation compacts that must be honored and respected. However, I oppose further expansion of gambling as a revenue strategy. Arizona should build economic prosperity through free markets and small business growth not on industries that disproportionately harm vulnerable families and communities.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a committed Christian who believes Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. My faith is not a political accessory, it is the foundation of everything I do, including my decision to run for office. I believe every human being is created in the image of God with inherent dignity and worth. I am called to love my neighbor, seek justice, and serve my community. Those convictions drive my commitment to protecting the unborn, defending parental rights, and standing for individual liberty. Faith without works is dead and public service is my work. When I ran for school board I was told to remove God from my website so I would not offend voters. I refused and received the most votes in my race.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Strongly Agree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Nuclear energy is the most reliable, clean, and scalable solution to meet America's growing electricity demands. It produces zero emissions, operates around the clock regardless of weather, and delivers consistent baseload power.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Very Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
The criminal justice system must prioritize public safety, accountability, and true justice. Arizonans have a fundamental right to be safe in their homes and community preserving that right is government's most basic duty. Victims deserve to be heard and protected. Criminals must face consequences reflecting the severity of their crimes. Rehabilitation is worthy but never at the expense of public safety. A just society protects the innocent, punishes the guilty, and restores dignity to victims.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Constitutionally none. I support the 2nd Amendment and Arizona's Constitutional Carry law. Responsible owners must secure weapons from children. Gun-free zones don't make anyone safer they create soft targets. Disarming law-abiding citizens endangers public safety. The Second Amendment is non-negotiable and I will fight to protect every Arizonan's constitutional rights.
