John B. Coghill

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John B. Coghill
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Alaska State Senate District A
Incumbent
In office
2009-Present
Term ends
January 23, 2017
Years in position 4
PartyRepublican
Leadership
Majority Leader, Alaska State Senate
2013-present
Majority Leader, Alaska State House of Representatives
2002-2006
Compensation
Base salary$50,400/year
Per diem$238 or $253/day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
Next electionNovember 8, 2016
Appointed2009
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
Alaska State House of Representatives
1999-2009
Education
High schoolNenana Public High School (1968)
Military service
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service5 years service
Personal
BirthdayAugust 15, 1950
Place of birthFairbanks, AK
ProfessionSmall Business Owner
ReligionChristian
Websites
Office website
Personal website
Campaign website
CandidateVerification

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John B. Coghill (b. August 15, 1950) is a Republican member of the Alaska State Senate, representing District A since 2009. As of the 2013 session, Coghill serves as State Senate Majority Leader.

Prior to joining the Alaska State Senate, Coghill was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 11th District since 1998. From 2002-2006 he served as Majority Leader. Sean Parnell appointed Coghill to the state senate in 2009.[1]

Coghill has worked as a history teacher and administrative assistant at Bible Baptist Church School, shop foreman at the Alaska Garage Door Manufacturer, and a salesman with the Fraley Equipment Company.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Coghill served on the following committees:

Alaska Committee Assignments, 2013
• Judiciary, Chair
• Rules, Vice-chair
• State Affairs
• Senate In-State Energy, Co-chair
• Armed Services
• Legislative Council

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Coghill served on these committees:

Issues

Coghill's answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not provide a response when asked his top legislative priorities.[2]

  • HB 34 - "An Act relating to partial-birth abortions."
  • 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 193 - "An Act relating to representation by a legislator or legislative employee of another person in an administrative hearing; relating to charity events under the Legislative Ethics Act; requiring compensation of public members of the Select Committee on Legislative Ethics; exempting certain information from disclosure requirements of the Legislative Ethics Act."[3]

Campaign themes

2012

On his campaign website, Coghill lists seven main issues, here are excerpts:[4]

  • Energy
  • Gas Storage and Trucking
  • Drilling in the Interior
  • Natural Gas Pipeline
  • Susitna-Watana Dam Project
  • Healy Clean Coal
  • Renewable Energy
  • Efficiency
  • Natural Resources
"Alaska is blessed with plentiful natural resources in the way of fish, timber, oil & gas, coal, metals, minerals, and agriculture. Alaska’s constitution calls for responsible stewardship and wise resource development for the benefit of our people. Our land is ripe for production. Increased production means more jobs, more state revenue, and more investment in Alaska."
  • Education
"More choice makes for a better educational outcome. The Department of Education is disconnected from the realities in Alaska. Instead of one-size-fits-all nationwide standards, Alaska should have authority over its own education system."
  • Eielson AFB
"Eielson and Fort Wainwright make up 35 percent of the local economy. Eielson Air Force Base provides civilian jobs and has an economic impact of $289 million each year on the Fairbanks area. I will do what I can to protect Eielson AFB."
  • Your PFD
"In a recent mail out, Joe Thomas said I voted three times to spend your permanent fund on government. That simply is not true"
  • Accomplishments
Includes a list of legislation sponsored by Coghill. See here for details
  • Energy Projects
"During the three years I have represented the highway communities of the Richardson and Glenn Highways, energy has been a priority, as has resource development."

Elections

2012

See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2012

Coghill won re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska State Senate District 1 (A). He ran unopposed in the August 28 Republican primary and defeated incumbent Joe Thomas (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]

Alaska State Senate, District 1 (A), General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark.jpgJohn Coghill Incumbent 60.5% 9,464
     Democratic Joe Thomas Incumbent 39.5% 6,175
Total Votes 15,639

2010

See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2010

Coghill won re-election to the District F Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the November 2 general election.[8]

2009

Coghill was appointed to the position of Alaska State Senator, District F in 2009.

Campaign donors

2012

Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.

2010

In 2010, Coghill raised $13,960 in contributions. [9]

His three largest contributors were:

Donor Amount
Jansen, Jim $1,000
Alaska Association Of Realtors $1,000
Associated General Contractors Of Alaska $1,000

2008

Below are Coghill's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[10]

Contributor 2008 total
AK Auto Dealers Assoc $1,000
Robert C Penney $1,000
Alaska Assoc of Realtors $1,000
Associated General Contractors of AK $1,000
Rynnieva Moss $564

Personal

Coghill and his wife Luann have three children.

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References

  1. ↑ Juneau Empire,"Governor picks Tammie Wilson to replace Coghill," November 25, 2009
  2. ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Coghill Issue Positions
  3. ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Coghill
  4. ↑ John Coghill for State Senate, "The Issues," accessed October 27, 2012
  5. ↑ Alaska Division of Elections - August 28, 2012 Primary Candidate List
  6. ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, Official 2012 Primary Results
  7. ↑ Alaska Election Division "Election Results 2012" Accessed November 16, 2012
  8. ↑ General election results
  9. ↑ 2010 contributions
  10. ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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Preceded by
- 		Alaska State Senate District A
2013–present 		Succeeded by
N/A
Preceded by
Gene Therriault (R) 		Alaska State Senate District F
2009–2013 		Succeeded by
Fred Dyson (R)
Preceded by
- 		Alaska House of Representatives
1999-2009 		Succeeded by
Tammie Wilson (R)
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