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Bob Lynn
| Bob Lynn | ||
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| Alaska House of Representatives District 23 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 26, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $238 or $253/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2003 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor Pro Tempore, Moreno Valley, California | ||
| 1984-1986 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Arizona, 1959 | |
| Master's | California State University Long Beach, 1962 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force, Vietnam | |
| Years of service | 1951-1956 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | February 23, 1933 | |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, CA | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Lynn has worked as an Associate Real Estate Broker with Prudential Vista/Century 21 Anchorage, Teacher in California and Alaska, and was a Major in the United States Air Force.
He served as Mayor Pro-Tem in Moreno Valley, California, was a member of the Riverside County Transit Association, and Councilman in Moreno Valley, California.
Lynn is a member of a number of organizations, including the Air Force Association, American Legion, AMVETS, Anchorage Community Concert Band, National Breast Cancer Coalition, National Rifle Association, and Vietnam Veterans of America.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lynn served on the following committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary, Vice-chair | ||||
| • State Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Armed Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lynn served on these committees:[2]
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Armed Services | ||||
| • Energy | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Military & Veterans' Affairs | ||||
| • State Affairs, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lynn served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor & Commerce | ||||
| • State Affairs, Chair | ||||
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 5 - "An Act relating to certain investments of the Alaska permanent fund, the state's retirement systems, the State of Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan, and the deferred compensation program for state employees in companies that do business in Sudan, and restricting those investments."
- HB 6 - "An Act relating to proscribing certain sexual conduct or sexual activities as cruelty to animals."
- HB 174 - "An Act relating to post-conviction DNA testing; and amending Rule 35.1, Alaska Rules of Criminal Procedure."[3]
Elections
2012
Lynn ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 23. He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Republican primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5] Lynn won re-election in the general election.[6]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 23, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bob Lynn Incumbent |
62.7% | 4,737 | |
| Democratic | Lupe Marroquin | 37.1% | 2,804 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.3% | 19 | |
| Total Votes | 7,560 | |||
2010
Lynn won re-election to the 31st District Seat in 2010. He defeated Steve Pratt in the August 24 primary.[7] He then defeated Guadalupe Marroquin in the November 2 general election.[8]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 31 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Lynn (R)
|
5,596 | |||
| Guadalupe Marroquin (D) | 2,642 | |||
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 31 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Lynn (R)
|
2,336 | |||
| Steve Pratt (R) | 1,550 | |||
2008
In 2008 Lynn was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 30. Lynn (R) finished with 6,642 votes and was followed by Pamela Freeman (D) with 2,395 votes and Daniel Denardo (Alaskan Independence) with 276 votes.[9] Lynn raised $22,276 for her campaign fund.[10]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 31 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Lynn (R)
|
6,642 | |||
| Pamela Freeman (D) | 2,395 | |||
| Daniel Denardo (AI) | 276 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Lynn raised $33,678 in contributions. [11]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alaska State Employees Association Local 52 | $5,000 |
| Nea-Alaska | $2,000 |
| Alaska Public Employees Local 71 | $2,000 |
| Alaska Laborers Local 341 | $2,000 |
| Laborers Local 942 | $2,000 |
2008
In 2008 Lynn raised $22,276 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[12]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Int Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $2,000 |
| AK Public Employees Assoc | $2,000 |
| AK State Employees Assoc Local 52 | $2,000 |
| AK Laborers Local 341 | $2,000 |
| Public Safety Employees Assoc | $1,750 |
Personal
Lynn and his wife Marlene have six children.
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term "Bob + Lynn + Alaska + House"
Bob Lynn News Feed
- Star Shots
- HUFFPOST HILL - Lindsey Graham Places The Lotion In The Basket - Huffington Post
- STEVE THORPE: 'Cluck and Croon' delights the ears - Rapid City Journal
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External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Bob Lynn
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Alaska's House Majority - Bob Lynn profile
- Bob Lynn on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Lynn
- ↑ Alaska House of Representatives of Representatives "House Majority Members" Accessed September 18, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Lynn
- ↑ 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
- ↑ http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=110039 Campaign funds]
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 23 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 31 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Cathy Munoz (R) |
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