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Tom Begich

Tom Begich

American politician

Thomas Scott Begich (born October 31, 1960) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the Alaska Senate. He represented District J from 2017 to 2023 and was elected twice without general election opposition.[1][2] In 2022, his seat was redistricted, and Begich chose to withdraw his candidacy for the seat.[3]

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Career

Begich is a musician and author. He has released six albums and has performed in venues across the country. He is also the author of a book of poetry, "Six Truths, Fifty Sonnets."[4] He was a delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

Personal life

Tom Begich's father was Nick Begich, a member of the United States House of Representatives.[5] His brother, Mark, was a member of the United States Senate and his brother Nick Jr., is a conspiracy theorist author, scientist, and researcher. Tom Begich's uncle, Joseph Begich, served 18 years in the Minnesota House of Representatives.[6] Begich's wife, Sarah Sledge, is a singer and songwriter.[7]

References

  1. [1]
    "Alaska District J State Senate Results: Tom Begich Wins". New York Times. February 10, 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  2. [2]
    Hillman, Anne (August 8, 2016). "Replacing a legacy: running for Senate Seat J". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  3. [3]
    Tom Begich, Ballotpedia, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. [4]
    Auxier, Randall (29 October 2019). "Tom Begich, Sarah Sledge to present poetry and song on Oct. 30". Murphysboro Times. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
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    Anderson, Rick (November 3, 2015). "In 1972, Two U.S Representatives Boarded a Plane and Disappeared. What Happened?". Seattle Weekly. Seattle, WA. Retrieved February 28, 2017.
  6. [6]
    Minnesota State Legislature, Biography, Joseph R. Begich, retrieved June 2, 2014
  7. [7]
    "Music and Thought: Tom Begich with Sarah Sledge, an Evening of Poetry and Song". WSIU. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
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