Full Name:
Mark Begich
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Deborah; 1 Child: Jacob
Birth Date:
03/30/1962
Birth Place:
Anchorage, AK
Home City:
Anchorage, AK
Diploma, Stellar High School, 1981
Candidate, Governor of Alaska, 2018
Senator, United States Senate, 2008-2014
Mayor, City of Anchorage, 2003-2009
Chair, Anchorage Assembly, 1993, 1996-1998
Assemblyman, Anchorage Assembly, 1988-1998
Chair, Budget Committee, Anchorage Assembly
Member, Congressional Croatian Caucus
Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
Member, Congressional French Caucus
Member, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Co-Chair, Senate General Aviation Caucus
Member, Senate India Caucus
Member, Senate Olympic and Paralympic Caucus
Member, Senate Outdoor Recreation Caucus
Member, Senate Philanthropy Caucus
Member, Senate Rural Education Caucus
Commissioner, Alaska Commission of Post-Secondary Education, 1995-2002
Chair, Alaska Commission of Post-Secondary Education, 1996-1998
Small Business Owner
Experience, Real Estate and Property Management
Member, Air Force Association
Corporate Member, Association of the United States Army
Board Member, Boys and Girls Club
Board Member, Family Resource Center
Founder, Making a Difference Program
Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)
Board Member, Resource Development Council
Board Member, Spirit of Youth Foundation
Member, Alaska Student Loan Corporation, 1995-2002
Member, University of Alaska Board of Regents, 2001-2002
Father's Name:
Nick Begich (deceased)
Father's Occupation:
Former Alaska Representative, United States House of Representatives
Priority Issues:
Fiscal Responsibility
Education
Seniors and Retirement Security
Economy and Jobs
Veterans
Energy
Rural Alaska
Spouse's Occupation:
Small Chain Retail Store Owner