Bob Miller (Alaska politician)
Bob Miller | |
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 24, 2011 – January 28, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Tammie Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1953 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joni Miller |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Fairbanks, Alaska, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Towson State College (BA) |
| Profession | Television anchor |
Robert J. "Bob" Miller (born July 25, 1953) is an American journalist, media personality, musician 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 and musician.[1] He plays both the guitar and banjo.
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
- ^ "Bob Miller". Retrieved February 12, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Bohrer, Becky (November 7, 2012). "Republicans win majority of Alaska Senate seats". The Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Retrieved February 12, 2017.
External links
- Bob Miller at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
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