Geran Tarr
Geran Tarr (Democratic Party) was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 19. She assumed office on January 15, 2013. She left office on January 17, 2023.
Tarr (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Alaska State Senate to represent District J. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Geran Tarr was born in Akron, Ohio. She received a bachelor's degree in botany, environmental studies, and women's studies from Ohio University. She got a master's degree in public administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage. Tarr has previously worked as an adjunct faculty member of the University of Alaska Anchorage and as a board member for the Anchorage Farmer's Market.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Tarr was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Tarr was assigned to the following committees:
- Armed Services Committee, Co-chair
- House Health & Social Services Committee
- House Resources Committee, Co-chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Health & Social Services |
| • Resources, Chair |
| • Armed Services |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Tarr served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Health & Social Services |
| • Resources |
| • Armed Services |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Tarr served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health & Social Services |
| • Resources |
| • Economic Development, Trade & Tourism |
| • Administrative Regulation Review |
| • Armed Services |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alaska State Senate District J
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Forrest Dunbar in round 1 .
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Total votes: 8,607 |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Drew Cason (D)
Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska State Senate District J
Forrest Dunbar, Andrew Satterfield, Geran Tarr, and Drew Cason advanced from the primary for Alaska State Senate District J on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Forrest Dunbar (D) | 49.4 | 2,947 |
| ✔ | Andrew Satterfield (R) | 31.9 | 1,904 | |
| ✔ |  | Geran Tarr (D) | 15.3 | 916 |
| ✔ | Drew Cason (D) | 3.4 | 201 | |
| Total votes: 5,968 | |||
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2020
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Geran Tarr won election in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 19 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Geran Tarr (D) | 92.5 | 3,858 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 7.5 | 312 | ||
| Total votes: 4,170 | |||
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Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Geran Tarr advanced from the Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 19 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Geran Tarr | 100.0 | 1,051 |
| Total votes: 1,051 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Geran Tarr defeated Cean Stevens in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 19 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Geran Tarr (D) | 66.8 | 2,531 |
 | Cean Stevens (L) | 32.0 | 1,211 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.2 | 46 | ||
| Total votes: 3,788 | |||
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Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 19
Incumbent Geran Tarr and Cean Stevens advanced from the Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 19 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Geran Tarr | 86.8 | 744 |
| ✔ | | Cean Stevens | 13.2 | 113 |
| Total votes: 857 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Geran Tarr ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 19 general election.[2][3]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 19 General Election, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic |  Geran Tarr Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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Incumbent Geran Tarr ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 19 Democratic Primary.[4][5]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 19 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Geran Tarr Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. District 17 incumbent Geran Tarr was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Cean Stevens (L) in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Geran Tarr Incumbent |
63.5% | 2,545 | |
| Libertarian | Cean Stevens | 36.5% | 1,461 | |
| Total Votes | 4,006 | |||
2012
Tarr ran in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 17. She defeated Cal Williams in the Democratic primary on August 28, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11] Tarr won in the general election.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Geran Tarr |
60.3% | 2,416 | |
| Republican | Cean Stevens | 39.1% | 1,568 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.5% | 22 | |
| Total Votes | 4,006 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Geran Tarr |
55.6% | 600 |
| Cal Williams | 44.4% | 480 |
| Total Votes | 1,080 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Geran Tarr did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Tarr's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[13]
Safe Neighborhoods and Public Safety
- Excerpt: "Neighborhood safety is a main concern in our area. With children playing outside, neighborhood speeding and cut-through traffic is an issue because it puts children and other pedestrians in an unsafe situation. I will work to improve pedestrian and bicycle access, and decrease cut-through traffic."
Education
- Excerpt: "A strong education system is the cornerstone of our economic success and businesses are relying on having an educated workforce ready to lead Alaska. I will support education funding as a top priority in our budget."
Fiscal Responsibility
- Excerpt: "I believe legislators made the right decision in saving significant amounts of the surpluses we’ve had the last several years. We don’t know what the future will bring and I believe we need to plan for the future by saving, investing, and practicing fiscal responsibility."
Seniors
- Excerpt: "I support the Senior Benefits Program and other social safety net programs to assist seniors on a fixed income."
Oil Production
- Excerpt: "I oppose the $2 billion giveaway that does not guarantee any new production. I believe we need to maximize production of our resources and reward producers for increased production."
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2022
In 2022, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 18 to May 18.
2021
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In 2021, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 19 to May 19.
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2020
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In 2020, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 21 to May 20.
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2019
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In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 15, 2019, through May 14, 2019.
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2018
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In 2018, the 31st Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 16 through May 13.
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2017
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In 2017, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 through May 17. The legislature held a special session from May 18 to June 16, a second special session from June 16 to July 15, a one-day special session on July 27, and a fourth special session from October 23 to November 21.
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2016
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In 2016, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 19 through May 18 (extended session). The Legislature held a special session from May 23, 2016, to June 19, 2016. The Legislature held a second special session from July 11 to July 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 20 through April 27 (Session extended). The first special session was held from April 28 to May 21. The second special session was held from May 21 to June 11. A third special session was held from October 24 to November 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 28th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 21 to April 20.
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2013
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Alaska State Legislature, "HOUSE GERAN TARR," accessed October 4, 2019
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "General Election Official Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "August 16, 2016 Primary Candidate List," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "2016 Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed January 1, 2015
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Election Division, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ tarrforstatehouse.com, "Issues," accessed October 22, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 19 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Genevieve Mina (D) |
