Justin Olson[1] (born 1979) is an American politician who served as a member of the Arizona Corporation Commission. Olson is a former member of the Arizona House of Representatives representing District 25 from January 14, 2013, until 2017.[2] He is a member of the Republican Party.
Justin Olson | |
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Member of the Arizona Corporation Commission | |
In office October 17, 2017 – January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Doug Little |
Succeeded by | Kevin Thompson |
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
In office January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Manuel Alvarez |
Succeeded by | Michelle Udall |
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
In office January 10, 2011 – January 14, 2013 Serving with Kirk Adams | |
Preceded by | Rich Crandall |
Succeeded by | Mark Cardenas |
Personal details | |
Born | 1979 (age 44–45) Mesa, Arizona, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Arizona State University, Tempe (BS, MBA) |
Website | Campaign website |
Olson was born in Mesa, Arizona. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University.
Olson is a tax analyst who worked for the University of Phoenix.[3] From 2011 to 2017, Olson served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing the 19th and 25th districts. On October 17, 2017, Governor Doug Ducey appointed Olson to fill a vacancy on the Arizona Corporation Commission.[citation needed]
In October 2021, Olson declared his candidacy for the 2022 United States Senate election in Arizona.[4] He lost the Republican primary to Blake Masters.[5]