Dan Saddler
Dan Saddler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
| In office January 18, 2013 – January 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Feige |
| Succeeded by | Sharon Jackson |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 18th district | |
| In office 2011–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Dahlstrom |
| Succeeded by | Les Gara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 (age 60–61) Elyria, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Miami University Ohio State University |
| Website | dansaddler |
Dan Saddler (born 1961 in Elyria, Ohio)[1] is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives since January 18, 2013. He represents District 12.[2] Saddler consecutively served from 2011 until 2013 while it was the District 18 seat.
Career[]
Saddler's professional experiences include being an engineering magazine editor, newspaper reporter, legislative staffer for various lawmakers in Alaska, and a public relations executive for an Alaska regional corporation.[3]
Education[]
Saddler earned his BA in journalism from Miami University and his MA from Ohio State University.
Elections[]
- 2012 With Republican Representative Eric Feige redistricted to District 6, Saddler won the District 12 August 28, 2012 Republican Primary with 1,185 votes (88.30%),[4] and was unopposed for the November 6, 2012 General election, winning with 4,663 votes (96.56%) against write-in candidates.[5]
- 2010 When Republican Representative Nancy Dahlstrom resigned and the District 18 seat was left open through the election, Saddler won the three-way August 24, 2010 Republican Primary by 4 votes, with 415 votes (35.84%),[6] and won the November 2, 2010 General election with 1,944 votes (68.89%) against Democratic nominee Martin Lindeke.[7]
Personal life[]
Saddler and his wife Chris and have two children together, Peggy and Danny.
Saddler's interests include family, hiking, flying, writing songs and performing, and American history.[8]
References[]
- ^ "Dan Saddler". Juneau, Alaska: Alaska Legislature. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ^ "Representative Dan Saddler's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ^ "Representative Dan Saddler". www.housemajority.org. Retrieved 2015-12-12.
- ^ "State of Alaska 2012 Primary Election August 28, 2012 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ^ "State of Alaska 2012 General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ^ "State of Alaska 2010 Primary Election August 24, 2012 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ^ "State of Alaska 2010 General Election November 2, 2010 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ^ "Alaska State Legislature". akleg.gov. Retrieved 2015-12-12.
External links[]
- Official page at the Alaska Legislature
- Campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Dan Saddler at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
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