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Jay Ramras
| Jay Ramras | |
| Alaska House of Representatives District 10 | |
| Former member | |
| Term in office began 2005 | |
| Term in office ended 2011 | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Profession | Business owner |
Contents |
Ramras is a businessman and has been the owner of Aviator Greenhouse and Sweets, Food Factory, Jaybird's Wingworld, Pike's Landing, and Pike's Waterfront Lodge.
He is a member of the Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant and Retailers Association, Alaska Travel Industry Association, Chamber of Commerce, and the National Rifle Association.[1]
Issue positions
Ramras did not provide answers to the Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee assignments
- Armed Services, Member
- Judiciary Committee, Alaska House of Representatives (Chair)
- Subcommittee on Governor
- Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs
- Subcommittee on Revenue
- Subcommittee on University of Alaska
Sponsored legislation
- HB 35 - "An Act relating to notice and consent for a minor's abortion; relating to penalties for performing an abortion; relating to a judicial bypass procedure for an abortion; relating to coercion of a minor to have an abortion; and relating to reporting of abortions performed on minors."
- HB 79 - "An Act establishing a gas royalty and production tax fund, describing its purpose, and authorizing use of fund proceeds to support power cost equalization."
- HB 98 - "An Act relating to minor consuming and repeat minor consuming; relating to penalties for violations of limitations on possessing, sending, shipping, transporting, or bringing alcoholic beverages to, soliciting or receiving orders for delivery of alcoholic beverages to, and the manufacture, sale, offer for sale, barter, traffic, or possession of alcoholic beverages in, a local option area; and providing for an effective date."[3]
Elections
2010
Ramras did not seek re-election in 2010. Instead he ran for Lieutenant Governor, losing in the primary. He came in second with 31.16%.
2008
In 2008 Ramras was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 10. Ramras (R) finished with 2,582 votes while his opponent John Brown (D) finished with 2,327 votes.[4] Ramras raised $60,789 for his campaign fund.[5]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jay Ramras (R)
|
2,582 | |||
| John Brown (D) | 2,327 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Ramras raised $60,789 for his campaign fund. Five of his top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Fairbanks Republican Womens Club | $3,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of AK | $2,000 |
| John Binkley | $1,000 |
| Alaska Auto Dealers Assoc | $1,000 |
| Alaska Hotel & Lodging Assoc | $1,000 |
External links
- Jay Ramras' campaign website
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Jay Ramras
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Jay Ramras (AK) legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Jay Ramras (AK) bio
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Alaska's House Majority - Jay Ramras profile
References
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Alaska State House District 10 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Steve M. Thompson |
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