Jim Colver
| Jim Colver | |
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
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Assumed office January 20, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Feige |
| Member of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly | |
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In office 2009–2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1958 (age 57–58) Anchorage, Alaska |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Marie-Louise |
| Children | Hannah, Julia, and Calum |
| Residence | Hatcher Pass, Alaska |
| Alma mater | University of Alaska Anchorage (B.A.) |
| Occupation | Land surveyor |
| Website | Legislative website |
James N. "Jim" Colver (born 1958) is an American politician from Alaska. A Republican, he is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, serving from House District 9 since 2015. He is also a former assemblyman for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.[1]
Colver mounted a successful primary challenge to incumbent Representative Eric Feige in 2014; the Chickaloon Republican finished third in the three-way primary election on August 19.[2] He went on to defeat Palmer Democrat Mabel Wimmer and Constitution Party nominee Pam Goode of Delta Junction in the general election, finishing on top in another three-way contest.[3][4]
Personal life
Jim Colver was born in Anchorage, Alaska to Warren and Della Colver.[5][6] His father served as attorney general of Alaska in the early years of Alaska's statehood under governor William A. Egan.[5] He lives in the Hatcher Pass area, near Palmer.
Colver joined the Republican Party in 2012. He acknowledged during his 2014 campaign that he previously supported several Democratic candidates, including Mark Begich in the 2008 U.S. Senate election.[7] After graduating from West Anchorage High School, Jim Colver continued onto receive his associate degree in Surveying Technology from the University of Anchorage, Alaska. Following his A.S., he went on to receive his bachelor's degree in Business Management and Law from the University of Anchorage, Alaska.[8]
References
- ↑ "Assembly candidate list down to 4". Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman. February 2, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Colver Denies Two-Term Incumbent Feige's Bid for Re-election to District 9 Seat". KUAC. August 20, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ Richardson, Jeff (October 29, 2014). "Alaska House District 9 candidates offer contrasting visions". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.
- ↑ Morrow, Weston (November 4, 2014). "Few surprises in Interior Alaska House races". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- 1 2 Atwood, Evangeline; DeArmond, Robert N. (1977). Who's Who in Alaskan Politics. Portland: Binford & Mort for the Alaska Historical Commission.
- ↑ "Jim Colver-Republican-House District 9" (pdf). Alaska Elections Division. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ Colver, Jim (April 19, 2014). "Colver responds: Falsehoods, smear attacks distract from issues facing District 9". Alaska Dispatch. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
- ↑ "State of Alaska House Majority". House Majority.