Bob Buch
Bob Buch is a former Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 27th District from 2007 to 2011.
Biography
Buch's professional experience includes working for United Association Local 367 - Plumbers and Pipefitters and as a plumber with MCC, Central Plumbing and Heating and CRL.
Buch is a member of the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials and a Committee Member with the Joint Apprenticeship United Association Local 367 Plumbers and Pipefitters.[1]
Issue positions
Buch's answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not provide a response when asked his legislative priorities.[2]
Committee assignments
- Education Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Labor & Commerce Committee, Alaska House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Fish and Game
- Subcommittee on Labor and Workforce Development
Issues
Sponsored legislation
- HB 107 - "An Act establishing the Alaska Internet Access Authority and the Alaska Broadband Task Force; and providing for an effective date."
- HB 115 - "An Act establishing a permanent absentee voting option for qualified voters; and providing for an effective date."[3]
Elections
2010
Buch lost re-election to the 27th District seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the August 24 primary. He was defeated by Mia Costello in the November 2 general election.
| Alaska House of Representatives District 27 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Mia Costello (R)
|
3,696 | |||
| Bob Buch (D) | 2,873 | |||
2008
In 2008, Buch was re-elected to the Alaska House of Representatives District 27. Buch (D) finished with 3,906 votes while his opponent Bob Lewis (R) finished with 3,784 votes.[4] Buch raised $80,052 for his campaign fund.[5]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 27 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Buch (D)
|
3,906 | |||
| Bob Lewis (R) | 3,784 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Bob + Buch + Alaska + House"
See also
- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska House of Representatives
- Alaska House Committees
- Alaska state legislative districts
External links
- Bob Buch's campaign website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Bob Buch (AK) bio
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Bob Buch on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed November 20, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Legislature - Bills Sponsored/Co-Sponsored by Rep. Buch
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed July 2, 2015
- ↑ Campaign funds
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Alaska State House District 27 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Mia Costello |
