John Coghill
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| John Coghill | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska Senate from the A district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office October 27, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Therriault |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
| In office January 20, 2003 – October 27, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | (redistricting took effect) |
| Succeeded by | Tammie Wilson |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 32nd district | |
| In office January 19, 1999 – January 19, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Al Vezey |
| Succeeded by | (redistricting takes effect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1950 Fairbanks, Alaska |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Luann |
| Children | Shaun, Joshua, Jayme |
| Residence | North Pole, Alaska |
| Alma mater | Nenana Public School |
| Occupation | Small Business Owner |
| Religion | Christian |
John Bruce Coghill, Jr. is a Republican member of the Alaska Senate, appointed to represent district F in 2009. He has been the Senate Majority Leader since January 2013.
Cohgill was first elected to the legislature as a state representative for district 32 in 1998.[1][2] He served for 5 years in the United States Air Force and reached the rank of staff sergeant.[3]
Personal life
Coghill is the son of former Lieutenant Governor of Alaska Jack Coghill.
Coghill has a wife, Luann, and three children, Shaun (John), Joshua & Jayme, and four grandchildren. Coghill graduated from Nenana Public High School in 1968.[4]
See also
Alaska State House Majority Site
Alaska State Legislature Biography
References
External links
- John Coghill at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
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