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Chris Birch
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Chris Birch in a hallway of the Alaska State Capitol in May 2019
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| Member of the Alaska Senate from the M district |
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| In office January 15, 2019 – August 7, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Kevin Meyer |
| Succeeded by | Josh Revak |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 26th district |
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| In office 2017 – January 14, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Bob Lynn |
| Succeeded by | Laddie Shaw |
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| Born | August 28, 1950 Sterling, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 68) Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Aortic dissection |
| Political party | Republican |
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Pam
(m. 1978) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Alaska Fairbanks |
Christopher Jim Birch (born August 28, 1950 – died August 7, 2019) was an American politician. He served in the government of Alaska. He was a member of the Alaska Senate and the Alaska House of Representatives. Birch was a member of the Republican Party.
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Chris Birch's Political Journey
Chris Birch spent several years serving the people of Alaska. He worked in both parts of the state's law-making body. This included the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Serving in the Alaska House
From 2017 to 2019, Chris Birch was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives. He represented the 26th District. The House of Representatives is where elected officials make new laws. They also decide on important issues for their state.
Moving to the Alaska Senate
In 2019, Birch became a member of the Alaska Senate. He represented District M. The Senate is the other part of Alaska's state legislature. Senators also help create and approve laws. They work to improve life for people in their districts.
Early Life and Education
Chris Birch was born in Sterling, Illinois, in 1950. He later moved to Alaska. He studied at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. This is a well-known university in the state.
Family Life
Chris Birch was married to Pam since 1978. They had two children together. Family was an important part of his life.
Passing Away
Chris Birch passed away on August 7, 2019. He was 68 years old. He died in Anchorage, Alaska. The cause of his death was an aortic dissection.
