Dan Ortiz (politician)
| Dan Ortiz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 36th District | |
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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–Eau Claire (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 the only independent 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
- ↑ "Daniel H. Ortiz Alaska State Representative District 36, answers questions about the issues". Alaska Dispatch. October 29, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ↑ Viechnicki, Joe (November 24, 2014). "HD36 winner Dan Ortiz chooses to caucus with minority". KSTK News. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ↑ Wilson, Peggy (August 13, 2014). "Chere Klein for District 36". SitNews. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
- ↑ "2014 GENERAL ELECTION Official Results". Alaska Division of Elections. November 25, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
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