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Donald Olson
| Donald Olson | ||
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| Alaska State Senate District T | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 26, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $238 or $253/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Minnesota-Duluth | |
| M.D. | University of Alaska, Fairbanks | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 18, 1953 | |
| Place of birth | Nome, AK | |
| Profession | Aviation Medical Examiner | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Olson earned a B.A. in Chemistry at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. He later went on to receive an M.D. from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Oral Roberts School of Medicine. He has also attended the University of Colorado School of Law and Cambridge University, Cambridge England. He has also received an Airline Transport Pilot License, Commercial License, Airplane & Helicopters, Airframe & Power Plant Mechanics License as well as an Inspector Authorization. [1]
Olson was appointed to the Alaska State Medical Board in 1995.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Finance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Labor & Commerce | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Audit | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olson served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community & Regional Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Legislative Budget and Audit | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Olson served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community & Regional Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2012
Olson won re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska State Senate District 20 (T). He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012 Democratic primary and defeated Allen Minish (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3][4]
| Alaska State Senate, District 20 (T), General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Donald Olson Incumbent |
75.5% | 7,455 | |
| Republican | Allen Minish | 24.5% | 2,415 | |
| Total Votes | 9,870 | |||
2008
In 2008 Olson was re-elected to the Alaska State Senate, District T. Running unopposed Olson finished with 8,687 votes (97.84%).[5] Olson raised $21,149 for his campaign fund.[6]
| Alaska State Senate, District T (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Donald Olson (D)
|
8,687 | 97.84% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010 (Off-cycle)
Olson raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Olson collected $21,149 in donations.[7]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alaska Public Employees Association | $1,500 |
| Alaska State Employees Association Local 52 | $1,500 |
| Electrical Workers Local 1547 | $1,000 |
| Gerald Neeser | $1,000 |
| Alaska Laborers Local 341 | $1,000 |
Bill Sponsorship
Here is a list of the bills sponsored by Senator Donald Olson.
Personal
Olson was born in Nome, Alaska. He has three children and resides with his wife, Willow, in Golovin.
Recent news
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Donald Olson News Feed
- House approves bill to permit construction of Keystone XL - Your Houston News
- Sarah Palin: Jake Tapper Has 'Integrity And Professionalism' - Huffington Post
- Fairbanks borough economic development funds take a hit - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
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External links
- Alaska State Senate website of Senator Donald Olson
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Senate Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006 2004 2000
- Lieutenant Governor Campaign Contributions: 2006
- Alaska State Senate Bipartisan Working Group biography
References
- ↑ Official Biography
- ↑ 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
- ↑ "Alaska State Senate official election results"
- ↑ "Campaign funds"
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Donald Olson
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Alaska State Senate District T 2001–present |
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