Robert Myers Jr.
Robert Myers Jr. (born 1983) is an American politician serving as a member of the Alaska Senate for the Q district, which includes North Pole and other parts of the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
Robert Myers Jr. | |
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| Member of the Alaska Senate from the Q district | |
| Assumed office January 19, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Coghill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1983 Fairbanks, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dawna |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | North Pole, Alaska, U.S. |
| Education | University of Alaska Fairbanks (BA) |
Early life and education
Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, Myers graduated from West Valley High School in Fairbanks and from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy in 2007.
Career
Myers briefly worked as an intern in the Alaska Legislature before becoming a truck driver and tour bus operator. In 2020, he successfully ran for state senate, defeating longtime incumbent John Coghill by 14 votes in the Republican primary election.[1] He went on to defeat independents Marna Sanford and Evan Eads in the general election.[2]
Myers describes himself as a conservative Republican.[3]
Personal life
Married to Dawna Myers, they have five children.[4]
References
- Brooks, James (3 September 2020). "Recount upholds 14-vote primary loss for longtime incumbent state Sen. John Coghill". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- "2020 General Election: Election Summary Report, November 3, 2020 Official Results" (PDF). Alaska Division of Elections. p. 2. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- Myers, Robert. "Myers for State Senate". Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- "Robert H. Myers Jr" (PDF). Alaska Division of Elections. Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved 25 January 2021.