Bob Miller (Alaska politician) explained

Bob Miller
Image Name:Bob Miller of Alaska.jpg
Birth Place:Washington, D.C., U.S.
State House:Alaska
State:Alaska
District:7th
Preceded:Mike Kelly
Succeeded:Tammie Wilson
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Joni Miller
Children:4
Residence:Fairbanks, Alaska, U.S.
Alma Mater:Towson State College (BA)
Profession:Television anchor

Robert J. "Bob" Miller (born July 25, 1953) is an American journalist, media personality, musician and politician. He was a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives for one term during the 27th Alaska State Legislature. He represented the 7th district which was located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough in Interior Alaska.

Early life

Bob Miller was born on July 25, 1953, in Washington, D.C., and raised in Maryland. He graduated from Bladensburg Senior High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts from Towson State College in 1975. He moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, the hometown of his wife Joni, where he worked as a television anchor and musician.[1] He plays both the guitar and banjo.

Political career

In 2010, Miller defeated incumbent Republican Mike Kelly.[2] He lost his reelection campaign to Republican and fellow incumbent Tammie Wilson.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bob Miller. February 12, 2017.
  2. News: Bob Miller defeats Mike Kelly in Alaska's House District 7 race. Eshleman. Christopher. Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Fairbanks, Alaska. November 3, 2010. February 12, 2017.
  3. News: Republicans win majority of Alaska Senate seats. Bohrer. Becky. November 7, 2012. February 12, 2017. The Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.