Tom Begich

Thomas Scott Begich (born October 31, 1960) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Alaska Senate. He has represented District J since January 2017.[1][2]

Tom Begich
Tom Begich speaking on the floor of the Senate chamber in the Alaska State Capitol in May 2019
Minority Leader of the Alaska Senate
Assumed office
January 15, 2019
Preceded byBerta Gardner
Member of the Alaska Senate
from the J district
Assumed office
January 17, 2017
Preceded byJohnny Ellis
Personal details
Born
Thomas Scott Begich

(1960-10-31) October 31, 1960
Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Sarah Sledge
RelativesNick Begich (father)
Mark Begich (brother)
EducationBard College (BA)

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."[3] He was a delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention.

Personal life

Tom's father was Nick Begich, a member of the United States House of Representatives.[4] His brother, Mark, was a member of the United States Senate and his brother Nick Jr., is an author, scientist and researcher. Tom's uncle, Joseph Begich, served 18 years in the Minnesota House of Representatives.[5] Begich's wife, Sarah Sledge is a singer and songwriter. [6]

References
  1. "Alaska District J State Senate Results: Tom Begich Wins". New York Times. February 10, 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  2. Hillman, Anne (August 8, 2016). "Replacing a legacy: running for Senate Seat J". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
  3. Auxier, Randall (29 October 2019). "Tom Begich, Sarah Sledge to present poetry and song on Oct. 30". Murphysboro Times. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  4. 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.
  5. Minnesota State Legislature, Biography, Joseph R. Begich, retrieved June 2, 2014
  6. "Music and Thought: Tom Begich with Sarah Sledge, an Evening of Poetry and Song". WSIU. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
Alaska Senate
Preceded by
Berta Gardner		 Minority Leader of the Alaska Senate
2019–present		 Incumbent
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