Joe Paskvan
| Joe Paskvan | |
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| Alaska State Senate District E | |
| Former member | |
| In office | |
| 2009-2013 | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Compensation | |
| Base salary | $50,400/year |
| Per diem | $189 or $234/day |
| Elections and appointments | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 |
| First elected | 2008 |
| Term limits | N/A |
| Education | |
| Bachelor's | University of Alaska, Fairbanks, 1975 |
| J.D. | University of Puget Sound School of Law, 1981 |
| Personal | |
| Birthday | May 19, 1952 |
| Place of birth | Fairbanks, AK |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Religion | Catholic |
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Joe Paskvan (b. May 19, 1952) is a former Democratic member of the Alaska State Senate, representing the E District from 2009 to 2013. Paskvan was defeated in his bid for re-election in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1]
Paskvan received a B.A. in political science from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks in 1975. He later earned a J.D. from University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1981.[2]
The majority of Paskvan's professional experience has come as an attorney, working for Rice, Hoppner, Brown, & Brunner from 1981-1986. He later began his own firm, Paskvan & Ringstad PC, in 1986. He was also the manager of the bar, Tommy’s Elbow Room, in Fairbanks from 1973-1978.[3] Paskvan is a new senator with little previous political experience.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Paskvan served on these committees:
- Armed Services Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Judiciary Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Labor & Commerce Committee, Alaska State Senate Committee, Alaska State Senate]], Vice Chair
- Resources Committee, Alaska State Senate, Co-Chair
- State Affairs Committee, Alaska State Senate Committee, Alaska State Senate]], Vice Chair
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Subcommittee on Education and Early Development
- Subcommittee on Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Public Safety
- Subcommittee on Revenue
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Paskvan served on these committees:
- Health & Social Services Committee, Alaska State Senate Vice Chairperson
- Labor & Commerce Committee, Alaska State Senate Chairperson
- State Affairs Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Transportation Committee, Alaska State Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2012
Paskvan ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska State Senate District 2 (B). He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012, Democratic primary and was defeated by Pete Kelly (R) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Alaska State Senate, District 2 (B), General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Pete Kelly |
54.3% | 6,232 | |
| Democratic | Joe Paskvan Incumbent | 45.7% | 5,249 | |
| Total Votes | 11,481 | |||
2008
In 2008 Paskvan was elected to the Alaska State Senate, District E. Paskvan edged out Cynthia Henry in a close race by taking 5,861 votes (51.81%) while Henry finished with 5,422 votes (47,93%).[7] Paskvan raised $107,395 for his campaign fund.[8]
| Alaska State Senate, District E (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joe Paskvan (D)
|
5,861 | 51.81% | ||
| Cynthia Henry | 5,422 | 47.93% | ||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
Paskvan raised no money in the 2010 election cycle.
2008
In 2008, Paskvan collected $107,395 in donations.[9]
His five largest contributors in 2008 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Senate Democratic Campaign Committee of Alaska | $13,752 |
| Joseph Paskuan | $5,374 |
| Electrical Workers Local 1547 | $2,000 |
| Alaska Conservation Voters | $1,000 |
| Operating Engineers Local 302 | $1,000 |
Personal
Paskvan has four children and resides with his wife Barbara in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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External links
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Alaska State Senate Bipartisan Working Group biography
References
- ↑ Alaska Election Division "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Official Senate Biography
- ↑ Official Senate 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 Joe Paskvan
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Alaska State Senate District E 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Charlie Huggins (R) |
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