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,[1] he served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993 (25th district)[2] and 1995 to 1999 (39th district).[3]
Ivan M. Ivan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
| In office 1995–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Lyman Hoffman |
| Succeeded by | Mary Peltola |
| Constituency | 39th district |
| In office 1991–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Lyman Hoffman |
| Succeeded by | Ed Willis |
| Constituency | 25th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1945 Akiak, Alaska Territory |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen |
| Children | 6 |
Early life
editA Yup'ik,[4] Ivan was born in Akiak, Alaska, and is a subsistence fisherman and hunter.
Career
editPrior to his election to the House of Representatives, he served as city administrator of Akiak from 1987 to 1990.[5] During his final term in the Alaska House, he served on the Community & Regional Affairs and Military and Veterans Affairs committees.[5]
Ivan is also a tribal leader and community chief of Akiak,[6] and speaks both Yup'ik and English.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Sen. Ivan's Primary Foe Now Backs Republican". Daily Sitka Sentinel. October 7, 1992. p. 2. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ Alaska Blue Book. Division of State Libraries and Museums. 1991.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Ivan M. Ivan". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
- ^ "Yupiks Sue State Over New Redistricting Plan". Daily Sitka Sentinel. July 22, 1992. p. 1. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
- ^ a b "100 Years of Alaska's Legislature".
- ^ "Allegations on Both Sides in Akiak Banishment". 24 August 2017.
