Dan Ortiz (politician)

Dan Ortiz
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 36th District
Assumed office
January 20, 2015
Preceded by Peggy Wilson
Personal details
Political party Independent
Spouse(s) Lori
Children Molly Kate, Lucy, Sam
Residence Ketchikan, Alaska
Alma mater University of Wisconsin (MST)
Seattle Pacific University (BA)
Occupation teacher (retired)

Daniel H. "Dan" Ortiz[1] is an independent member of the Alaska House of Representatives, who has since 2015 represented the 36th District. He is one of two independents in the Alaska State Legislature. However, he caucuses with the Democratic-led minority for purposes of committee assignments.[2]

Ortiz was elected in November 2014 to succeed retiring Representative Peggy Wilson of Wrangell. He defeated Wilson's endorsed candidate, Republican Chere Klein, by just 104 votes.[3][4]

Personal life

Dan Ortiz has a wife, Lori, and three children. He is a former schoolteacher who taught at Ketchikan High School.

References

  1. ↑ "Daniel H. Ortiz Alaska State Representative District 36, answers questions about the issues". Alaska Dispatch. October 29, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  2. ↑ Viechnicki, Joe (November 24, 2014). "HD36 winner Dan Ortiz chooses to caucus with minority". KSTK News. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  3. ↑ Wilson, Peggy (August 13, 2014). "Chere Klein for District 36". SitNews. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  4. ↑ "2014 GENERAL ELECTION Official Results". Alaska Division of Elections. November 25, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.


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