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Sharon Cissna
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Sharon Cissna (b. April 5, 1942) is a former Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 22nd District from 1999 to 2013.
Biography
Cissna's professional experience includes owning PS Publication Services and working as a Home Based Mental Health Counselor with Hope Cottages, mental health therapist and family/individual counselor.
Cissna was also a Lieutenant Colonel/Commander in the Legislative Squadron of the Alaska Wing Civil Air Patrol, and is involved with the American Public Health Association, Academy Health, Anchorage Citizens Coalition and Health & Social Services Committee of the National Conference of State Legislators.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Cissna served on these committees:
- Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Education Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Health & Social Services Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Military & Veterans' Affairs Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Subcommittee on Education and Early Development
- Subcommittee on Health and Social Services
- Subcommittee on Public Safety
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Cissna served on these committees:
- Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Health & Social Services Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Health and Social Services
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 50 - "An Act relating to limitations on mandatory overtime for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses in health care facilities; and providing for an effective date."
- HB 61 - "An Act relating to eligibility requirements for medical assistance for certain children, pregnant women, and disabled persons."
- HB 176 - "An Act relating to break times for employees who nurse a child."[2]
Elections
2012
Cissna ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Alaska's at-large District. She defeated Debra Chesnut, Matt Moore, Doug Urquidi and Frank Vondersaar in the Democratic primary on August 28, 2012. She lost to incumbent Don Young (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Don Young |
63.9% | 185,296 | |
| Democratic | Sharon M. Cissna | 28.6% | 82,927 | |
| Libertarian | Jim C. McDermott | 5.2% | 15,028 | |
| NA | Ted Gianoutsos | 1.9% | 5,589 | |
| NA | Write-in | 0.3% | 964 | |
| Total Votes | 289,804 | |||
| Source: Alaska Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
Cissna won re-election to the Alaska House of Representatives, District 22 in 2010. She had no opposition in the primary or the general election.[5][6]
2008
In 2008, Cissna was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 22. Cissna (D) finished with 3,481 votes while her opponent Mark Fish (R) finished with 2,242 votes.[7] Cissna raised $22,312 for her campaign fund.[8]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 22 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Sharon Cissna (D)
|
3,481 | |||
| Mark Fish (R) | 2,242 | |||
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Personal
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Cissna is widowed and has one child.
Recent news
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See also
- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska House of Representatives
- Alaska House Committees
- Alaska state legislative districts
External links
- Sharon Cissna's campaign website
- Alaska State Legislature - Representative Sharon Cissna
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1996
- Alaska's Democratic Caucus - Sharon Cissna profile
- Sharon Cissna on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Cissna
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Primary candidate list," accessed September 3, 2012
- ↑ Associated Press, "Primary results," August 28, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Department of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Department of Elections, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed July 2, 2015
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 22 1999–2013 |
Succeeded by Chris Tuck (D) |
