Bob Miller (Alaska politician)

Bob Miller
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 7th district
In office
January 24, 2011 (2011-January-24) – January 28, 2013 (2013-January-28)
Preceded by Mike Kelly
Succeeded by Tammie Wilson
Personal details
Born (1953-07-25) July 25, 1953
Washington, D.C.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Joni
Children Four sons
Residence Fairbanks, Alaska
Alma mater Towson State College (B.A.)
Profession Television anchor

Robert J. "Bob" Miller (born July 25, 1953) is an American journalist, media personality and politician. He was a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives for one term during the 27th Alaska State Legislature. He represented the 7th district which was located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough in Interior Alaska.

Early life

Bob Miller was born on July 25, 1953 in Washington, D.C. and raised in Maryland. He graduated from Bladensburg Senior High School and went on to earn a bachelor of arts from Towson State College in 1975. He moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, the hometown of his wife Joni, where he worked as a television anchor.[1]

Political career

In 2010, Miller defeated incumbent Republican Mike Kelly.[2] He lost his reelection campaign to Republican and fellow incumbent Tammie Wilson.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Bob Miller". Retrieved February 12, 2017.
  2. ↑ Eshleman, Christopher (November 3, 2010). "Bob Miller defeats Mike Kelly in Alaska's House District 7 race". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Fairbanks, Alaska. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
  3. ↑ Bohrer, Becky (November 7, 2012). "Republicans win majority of Alaska Senate seats". The Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Retrieved February 12, 2017.


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