| Chris Tjornhom | |
| Birth Name: | Christopher M. Tjornhom |
| Birth Date: | March 18, 1959 |
| Death Date: | May 29, 2012 (aged 53) |
| Birth Place: | Richfield, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Chanhassen, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Party: | Republican |
| Termstart: | January 8, 1985 |
| Termend: | January 7, 1991 |
| Office: | Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from district 40A |
| Education: | Northwestern College |
Christopher M. "Chris" Tjornhom (March 18, 1959 – May 29, 2012) was an American businessman, activist, and politician who served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives.
Tjornhom was born and raised in Richfield, Minnesota. Tjornhom studied business administration and social science at Northwestern College.[1]
Prior to entering politics, Tjornhom worked as a painting contractor in Richfield, Minnesota. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from district 40A from 1985 to 1990 as a Republican. Tjornhom was also a member of the Independent-Republican Party. After leaving the House of Representatives, Tjornhom served as chair of the Carver County Republican Party.[2]
Tjornhom and his wife, Bethany, had three children. He died in his sleep at his home in Chanhassen, Minnesota.[3] [4]