Kevin Meyer
Kevin Meyer (Republican Party) was the Lieutenant Governor of Alaska. He assumed office on December 3, 2018. He left office on December 5, 2022.
Meyer (Republican Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Meyer ran on a joint ticket with the gubernatorial nominee, Mike Dunleavy.
Meyer is a former Republican member of the Alaska State Senate, representing District M from 2008 to 2018. He served as president of the Senate from 2015 to 2017 and was majority leader from 2011 to 2012.
Meyer served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 2000 to 2008. He also served in the Anchorage Assembly from 1993 to 2000, serving as the chair from 1999 to 2000.
Biography
Meyer earned his B.S. in business administration from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln in 1978, his M.P.A. from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque and his M.B.A. from Alaska Pacific University, in Anchorage.[1]
Meyer is affiliated with the National Rifle Association, Alaska Outdoor Counsel, and Kenai River Sport Fishing Association.[1]
Political career
- 2018 - 2022: Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
- 2008-2018: Alaska State Senate, District M
- 2015-2017: President of the Senate
- 2011-2012: State Senate majority leader
- 2000-2008: Alaska House of Representatives
- 1993-2000: Anchorage Assembly
- 1999-2000: Chair
Committee assignments
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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| • Judiciary |
| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Resources |
| • Rules, Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Meyer served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Labor & Commerce |
| • Rules |
| • Senate World Trade |
| • Legislative Council |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Meyer served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Finance, Co-chair |
| • Health & Social Services |
| • Rules |
| • Legislative Budget and Audit |
| • Legislative Council |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Meyer served on these committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education, Co-chair |
| • Health & Social Services |
| • Legislative Budget and Audit |
| • Rules |
| • Senate World Trade |
| • State Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Meyer served on these committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Labor & Commerce |
| • State Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Kevin Meyer did not file to run for re-election.
2018
See also: Alaska gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018
General election
General election for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
Kevin Meyer defeated Debra Call, incumbent Byron Mallott, and Carolyn Clift in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kevin Meyer (R) | 51.4 | 145,631 |
 | Debra Call (D) | 44.4 | 125,739 | |
 | Byron Mallott (Independent) | 2.0 | 5,757 | |
 | Carolyn Clift (L) | 1.9 | 5,402 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 605 | ||
| Total votes: 283,134 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
Debra Call advanced from the Democratic primary for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Debra Call | 100.0 | 34,291 |
| Total votes: 34,291 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor of Alaska on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Meyer | 35.8 | 23,838 |
 | Edie Grunwald | 27.1 | 18,097 | |
 | Gary Stevens | 12.2 | 8,123 | |
 | Lynn Gattis | 10.3 | 6,898 | |
 | Sharon Jackson | 8.1 | 5,394 | |
 | Stephen Wright | 6.5 | 4,321 | |
| Total votes: 66,671 | |||
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2014
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Alaska State Senate 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. Felix E. Rivera was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while District L incumbent Kevin Meyer was unopposed in the Republican primary. Meyer defeated Rivera in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Kevin Meyer Incumbent |
70% | 9,909 | |
| Democratic | Felix E. Rivera | 30% | 4,239 | |
| Total Votes | 14,148 | |||
2012
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2012
Meyer won re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska State Senate District 12 (L). He ran unopposed in the August 28, 2012 Republican primary and defeated Jacob Hale (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Kevin Meyer Incumbent |
72.6% | 10,304 | |
| Democratic | Jacob Hale | 27.4% | 3,894 | |
| Total Votes | 14,198 | |||
2008
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2008
In 2008, Meyer was elected to the Alaska State Senate, District O. Meyer finished with 9,839 votes (68.89%) while his opponent, Douglas Van Etten (D), finished with 4,397 votes (30.78%).[9]
| Alaska State Senate, District O (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Kevin Meyer (R)
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9,839 | 68.89% | ||
| Douglas Van Etten (D) | 4,397 | 30.78% | ||
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2018
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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2012
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In 2012, the 27th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 to April 15. It was in special session from April 15 to April 30.
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Personal
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Meyer and his wife, Marty, have two children.
See also
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- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska State Senate
- Alaska Senate Committees
- Alaska State Senate District M
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on January 17, 2019
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Alaska Business Report Card, "About ABRC," accessed September 11, 2014 Cite error: Invalid
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Valerie Nurr'araaluk Davidson |
Lieutenant Governor of Alaska 2018-2022 |
Succeeded by Nancy Dahlstrom (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 30 2003-2009 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 19 2001-2003 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Anchorage Assembly District 4 Seat G 1993-2001 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska State Senate District M -2019 |
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