Tom Begich | |
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Minority Leader of the Alaska Senate | |
In office January 15, 2019 –January 17, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Berta Gardner |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
Member of the Alaska Senate from the J district | |
In office January 17,2017 –January 17,2023 | |
Preceded by | Johnny Ellis |
Succeeded by | Forrest Dunbar |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Scott Begich October 31,1960 Anchorage,Alaska,U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sarah Sledge |
Relatives | Nick Begich (father) Mark Begich (brother) |
Education | Bard College (BA) |
Thomas Scott Begich (born October 31,1960) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the Alaska Senate. He represented District J from 2017 to 2023 and was elected twice without general election opposition. [1] [2] In 2022,his seat was redistricted,and Begich chose to withdraw his candidacy for the seat. [3]
Begich is a musician and author. He has released six albums and has performed in venues across the country. He is also the author of a book of poetry,"Six Truths,Fifty Sonnets." [4] He was a delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
Tom Begich's father was Nick Begich,a member of the United States House of Representatives. [5] His brother,Mark,was a member of the United States Senate and his brother Nick Jr.,is a conspiracy theorist author,scientist,and researcher. Tom Begich's uncle,Joseph Begich,served 18 years in the Minnesota House of Representatives. [6] Begich's wife,Sarah Sledge,is a singer and songwriter. [7]
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