Kim Elton
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Member of the Alaska State Senate
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| In office 1999 - |
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| Born | April 9, 1948 Havre, Montana |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marylou |
| Residence | Juneau, Alaska |
| Alma mater | Saint Olaf College, University of Alaska |
| Profession | journalist |
| Religion | Protestant |
Kim S. Elton[1] (born April 9, 1948 in Havre, Montana) is a Democratic member of the Alaska Senate, representing the B District (Juneau) since 1999.[2] He was previously a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1995 through 1998.
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[edit] Early life
After moving to Alaska in 1961, Elton attended Juneau-Douglas High School from 1962 to 1966. He attended St. Olaf College from 1966 to 1968. After serving in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971 in the Vietnam War and receiving an honorable discharge, Elton returned to college at the University of Alaska Fairbanks from 1972 to 1974.[2]
[edit] Professional life
Elton began his career as a journalist. He was the editor of the Juneau Empire from 1976 to 1978. He also did work for the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and Commercial Fishing.[2]
[edit] Politics
Elton entered politics in the 1980s. He served on the Assembly of the City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska from 1989 to 1994. He was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1995 to 1998. In 1998 he was elected to the state senate.[2]
[edit] 25th Alaska State Legislature
- Main article: 25th Alaska State Legislature
Elton belongs to several Alaska Senate committees:[3]
- Member, Senate Finance Committee
- Chair, Senate Finance Subcommittee on Corrections
- Chair, Senate Finance Subcommittee on the Court System
- Chair, Senate Finance Subcommittee on Environmental Conservation
- Member, Senate Finance Subcommittee on the University of Alaska
- Member, Senate Council on Domestic Violence Task Force
- Member, Senate Committee on Health, Education & Social Services
- Member, Senate Legislative Council
- Member, Senate Committee on World Trade and State/Federal Relations
[edit] Electoral history
| 1994 Alaska House of Representatives election (District 3)[4] | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | Kim Elton | 5,186 | 65.4 | ||
| Republican | Jack Cadigan | 2,711 | 34.2 | ||
| 1996 Alaska House of Representatives election (District 3)[5] | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | Kim Elton | 4,732 | 64.0 | ||
| Republican | Ann House | 2,634 | 35.7 | ||
| 1998 Alaska Senate election (District B)[6] | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | Kim Elton | 7,710 | 54.70 | ||
| Republican | Don Abel | 6,341 | 44.99 | ||
| 2002 Alaska Senate election (District B)[7] | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | Kim Elton | 7,987 | 51.26 | ||
| Republican | Cathy Muñoz | 7,570 | 48.58 | ||
| 2006 Alaska Senate election (District B)[8] | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | Kim Elton | 8,679 | 64.51 | ||
| Republican | Herman Meiners | 4,742 | 35.25 | ||
[edit] References
- ^ Alaska Division of Elections - Kim S. Elton
- ^ a b c d The Alaska State Legislature
- ^ Member Informational Display
- ^ Alaska's 1994 General Election Results Summary
- ^ http://www.gov.state.ak.us/ltgov/elections/results/summary.txt
- ^ Gems Election Results
- ^ Gems Election Results
- ^ Gems Election Results
[edit] External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Senator Kim Elton official AK Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Kim S. Elton (AK) profile
- Follow the Money - Kim Elton
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