Ivan Ivan Explained

Ivan M. Ivan
Office:Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
Term Start:1995
Term End:1999
Constituency:39th district
Predecessor:Lyman Hoffman
Successor:Mary Peltola
Term Start2:1991
Term End2:1993
Predecessor2:Lyman Hoffman
Successor2:Ed Willis
Constituency2:25th district
Birth Date:17 August 1945
Birth Place:Akiak, Alaska Territory
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Helen
Children:6

Ivan M. Ivan (born August 17, 1945) is an American politician and tribal leader in the state of Alaska. Elected as a Democrat who caucused with Republicans, he served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993 (25th district)[1] and 1995 to 1999 (39th district).[2]

Early life

A Yup'ik,[3] Ivan was born in Akiak, Alaska, and is a subsistence fisherman and hunter.

Career

Prior to his election to the House of Representatives, he served as city administrator of Akiak from 1987 to 1990.[4] During his final term in the Alaska House, he served on the Community & Regional Affairs and Military and Veterans Affairs committees.

Ivan is also a tribal leader and community chief of Akiak,[5] and speaks both Yup'ik and English.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Alaska Blue Book . 1991 . Division of State Libraries and Museums . en.
  2. Web site: Our Campaigns - Candidate - Ivan M. Ivan . 2022-11-06 . www.ourcampaigns.com.
  3. News: Yupiks Sue State Over New Redistricting Plan. Daily Sitka Sentinel. July 22, 1992. 1. August 24, 2022.
  4. Web site: 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature .
  5. Web site: Allegations on Both Sides in Akiak Banishment . 24 August 2017 .
  6. Web site: Sen. Ivan's Primary Foe Now Backs Republican. October 7, 1992. 2. Daily Sitka Sentinel. August 24, 2022.