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Fred Dyson
| Fred Dyson | ||
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| Alaska State Senate District F | ||
| 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 | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Alaska State House of Representatives | ||
| 1996-2002 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Washington, 1962 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Vancouver, Canada | |
| Profession | Owner/Captain, Marine Charter Service Consultant | |
| Religion | Evangelical Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Dyson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington in mechanical engineering.
Prior to serving in the senate, Dyson was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 1997-2002.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dyson served on the following committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Resources, Vice-chair | ||||
| • State Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Armed Services | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dyson served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dyson served on these committees:
| Alaska Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2012
Dyson won re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska State Senate District 6 (F). He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012 Republican primary and defeated Martin J. Lindeke (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
| Alaska State Senate, District 6 (F), General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Fred Dyson Incumbent |
75.5% | 9,954 | |
| Democratic | Martin Lindeke | 24.5% | 3,238 | |
| Total Votes | 13,192 | |||
2008
In 2008 Dyson won re-election to the Alaska State Senate, District I. Dyson finished with 9,950 votes (72.46%) while his opponent Steven Amundson finished with 3,747 votes (27.29%).[4] Dyson raised $19,020 for his campaign fund.[5]
| Alaska State Senate, District I (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Fred Dyson (R)
|
9,950 | 72.46% | ||
| Steven Amdunson (D) | 3,747 | 27.29% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Dyson collected $19,020 in donations.[6]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alaska Republican Party | $5,000 |
| Alaska Association of Realtors | $1,000 |
| Associated Gen. Contractors of Alaska | $1,000 |
| Alaska Hotel and Lodging Association | $500 |
| David McGuire | $500 |
Bill Sponsorship
Here is a list of the bills sponsored by Senator Fred Dyson.
Personal
Fred Dyson was born in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Dyson has three children and resides with his wife, Jane, in Eagle River, Alaska.
Recent news
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Fred Dyson News Feed
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External links
- Alaska State Senate website of Senator Fred Dyson
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ 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 Fred Dyson
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Alaska State Senate District F 2013–present |
Succeeded by N/A |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska State Senate District I 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Johnny Ellis (D) |
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