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Bob Herron
| Bob Herron | ||
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| Alaska House of Representatives District 37 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 26, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $238 or $253/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Lathrop High School | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps | |
| Years of service | 4 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 9, 1951 | |
| Place of birth | La Grande, OR | |
| Profession | Public Relations Director, Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Herron is a Public Relations Director of the Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation. He has previously served as City Manager in Bethel (1998-2005), Legislative Aide in the Office of Lyman Hoffman (1987-1994), and General Manager/Partner with Swanson's Theater/Bethel Cablevision. Herron served in the United State Marine Corps from 1973 to 1977.
Herron has owned and operated a number of businesses, including Bethel Drilling & Welding, Blue Sky Estates, Golden Eagle, Kisaralik Unlimited, and North Star Gas.[2]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Herron served on the following committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community & Regional Affairs | ||||
| • Labor & Commerce | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
| • Economic Development, Trade & Tourism | ||||
| • Fisheries | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Audit | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Herron served on these committees:[3]
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Alaska Northern Waters Task Force | ||||
| • Economic Development, Trade & Tourism, Chair | ||||
| • Fisheries | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Herron served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community & Regional Affairs, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Health & Social Services, Co-Chair | ||||
| • Rules, Vice Chair | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 110 - "An Act relating to the practice and licensing of psychologists."
- HB 188 - "An Act relating to the taxation of moist snuff tobacco, and amending the definition of 'tobacco product' in provisions levying an excise tax on those products."[4]
Elections
2012
Herron ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 37. He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[5][6] Herron won re-election in the general election.[7]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 37, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Bob Herron Incumbent |
95.7% | 3,219 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 4.3% | 145 | |
| Total Votes | 3,364 | |||
2010
Herron won re-election to the 38th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary election or the November 2 general election.[8][9]
2008
In 2008 Herron was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 38. Herron (D) ran unopposed and finished with 4,137 votes.[10] Herron raised $32,470 for his campaign fund.[11]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 38 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Herron (D)
|
4,137 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Herron raised $20,004 in contributions. [12]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alaska State Employees Association Local 52 | $3,000 |
| Nea-Alaska | $1,500 |
| Neeser, Gerald E | $1,000 |
| Alaska Public Employees Association | $1,000 |
| Alaska Association Of Realtors | $1,000 |
2008
In 2008 Herron raised $32,470 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[13]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Robert E Herron | $11,205 |
| Greg Chapados | $500 |
| Gene Peltola | $500 |
| Mary K Hughes | $500 |
| AK State Hospital & Nursing Home Assoc | $500 |
Personal
Herron and his wife Margaret have three children.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Bob + Herron + Alaska + House"
Bob Herron News Feed
- The Arctic This Week: 11 May 2013 ? 17 May 2013 - The Arctic Institute
- Arctic Council Chair should be Alaskan - Seward Phoenix Log
- The Arctic This Week: 04 May 2013 ? 10 May 2013 - The Arctic Institute
- City votes to lease old Armory land to LKSD - The Delta Discovery
- Articles from the April 24, 2013 edition - The Delta Discovery
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Bob Herron
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Profile from The House Majority
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 1994
References
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives of Representatives "House Majority Members" Accessed September 18, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Herron
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives of Representatives "House Majority Members" Accessed September 18, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Herron
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections - August 28, 2012 Primary Candidate List
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, Official 2012 Primary Results
- ↑ Alaska Election Division "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ August 24, 2010 primary results
- ↑ November 2, 2010 election results
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives official election results
- ↑ Campaign funds
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bryce Edgmon (D) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 37 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 38 2009-2013 |
Succeeded by David Guttenberg (D) |
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