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Dan Saddler

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Won the General, 2022 Alaska State House District 24

Won the General, 2016 Alaska State House District 13

Won the General, 2012 Alaska State House District 12

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Dan Saddler
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    1961
  • Birth Place:
    Elyria, OH
  • Home City:
    Eagle River, AK
  • Religion:
    Lutheran
  • Family:
    Wife: Chris; 2 Children: Danny, Peggy; 2 Stepchildren: Don, Sam
Personal Details

Education

  • MA, Journalism, Ohio State University, 1987
  • BA, Journalism, Miami University of Ohio, 1983

Professional Experience

  • MA, Journalism, Ohio State University, 1987
  • BA, Journalism, Miami University of Ohio, 1983
  • Instrument Flight Rules (IRF) Certified Pilot, present
  • Legislative Aide, Alaska House of Representatives, present
  • Public Relations Writer, Alaska Native Regional Corporation, present
  • Account Executive, Alaska Native Regional Corporation, present
  • Legislative Staff, Alaska State Legislators, present
  • Legislative Aide, Alaska State Senate, present
  • Reporter, Anchorage Times, present
  • Deputy Director, Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor, State of Alaska, present
  • Special Assistant, Department of Natural Resources, State of Alaska, present
  • Editor, Engineering Magazine, present
  • Press Secretary, House Republican Majority, Alaska State House of Representatives, present
  • Campaign Communications Director, Murkowski for Governor, present
  • Deputy Press Secretary, Office of the Governor, State of Alaska, present

Political Experience

  • MA, Journalism, Ohio State University, 1987
  • BA, Journalism, Miami University of Ohio, 1983
  • Instrument Flight Rules (IRF) Certified Pilot, present
  • Legislative Aide, Alaska House of Representatives, present
  • Public Relations Writer, Alaska Native Regional Corporation, present
  • Account Executive, Alaska Native Regional Corporation, present
  • Legislative Staff, Alaska State Legislators, present
  • Legislative Aide, Alaska State Senate, present
  • Reporter, Anchorage Times, present
  • Deputy Director, Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor, State of Alaska, present
  • Special Assistant, Department of Natural Resources, State of Alaska, present
  • Editor, Engineering Magazine, present
  • Press Secretary, House Republican Majority, Alaska State House of Representatives, present
  • Campaign Communications Director, Murkowski for Governor, present
  • Deputy Press Secretary, Office of the Governor, State of Alaska, present
  • Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, District 13, 2015-2019
  • Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, District 12, 2011-2015

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Armed Services Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Community And Regional Affairs Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Finance Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Majority Caucus Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Military & Veterans' Affairs Committee, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Corrections, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Health and Social Services, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Subcommittee on Law, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Alaska State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Public Safety, Alaska State House of Representatives

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MA, Journalism, Ohio State University, 1987
  • BA, Journalism, Miami University of Ohio, 1983
  • Instrument Flight Rules (IRF) Certified Pilot, present
  • Legislative Aide, Alaska House of Representatives, present
  • Public Relations Writer, Alaska Native Regional Corporation, present
  • Account Executive, Alaska Native Regional Corporation, present
  • Legislative Staff, Alaska State Legislators, present
  • Legislative Aide, Alaska State Senate, present
  • Reporter, Anchorage Times, present
  • Deputy Director, Boards and Commissions, Office of the Governor, State of Alaska, present
  • Special Assistant, Department of Natural Resources, State of Alaska, present
  • Editor, Engineering Magazine, present
  • Press Secretary, House Republican Majority, Alaska State House of Representatives, present
  • Campaign Communications Director, Murkowski for Governor, present
  • Deputy Press Secretary, Office of the Governor, State of Alaska, present
  • Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, District 13, 2015-2019
  • Representative, Alaska State House of Representatives, District 12, 2011-2015
  • Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, present
  • Member, Air Force Association, present
  • Member, Alaska Airmen's Association, present
  • Member, Anchorage Republican Women's Club, present
  • Member, Association of United States Army, present
  • Member, Board, Anchorage Folk Festival, present
  • Member, Chugiak-Eagle River Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Member, Governor's Annual Picnic Committee, present
  • Member, Juneau Folk Festival, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association, present
  • Chair, Republican Party of Alaska, District 18, present
  • Member, Republican Women's Club, present
  • Member, Safari Club International, present
  • Former Board Member, Alaska Press Club
  • Former Member, Society of Professional Journalists

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Recipient of Key Coalition "Golden Key Award, 2016; Hope Community Resources "Legislator of the Year," 2015; Winner of National Guard Association of United States "Patrick Henry Award," 2014; Council of State Governments' "Henry F. Toll Fellow," 2012

Favorite Book:

Youngblood Hawke, by Herman Wouk; Bartlett's Familiar Quotations; Tom Clancy-style military thrillers; whatever catches my eye at the Chugiak-Eagle River public library.

Favorite Movie:

For myself, World War II historical and dramatic films, and contemporary documentaries. With my children, whatever is the most recent offering from Disney, Pixar, or the Ice Age franchise.

Favorite Musician:

Early/mid-career Beatles

Favorite Quote:

"All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." attributed to Edmund Burke.

Favorite TV Shows:

Not a big TV fan, but I'll watch local news and sometimes Washington Week in Review, Austin City Limits, or The Simpsons.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

writing playing music with friends and with my rock band, "Element 47." I also love flying around Alaska in my Cessna 182

Family, flying, hiking, songwriting and performing, American history

Names of Grandchildren:

Natalie, Sophie

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Priority Issues:

Cut government spending first to close the deficit

  • Protect a stable, resource-based private sector
  • Champion military members, veterans and families, and protect our military facilities and missions
  • Ensure costs for public services are shared fairly
  • Prioritize sustainable schools, roads, public safety
  • Prudently progress a natural gas pipeline
  • Encourage private industry through common-sense regulations and environmental standards

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