Jerry Mackie (politician) facts for kids
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Jerry Mackie
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| Member of the Alaska Senate from the C district |
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| In office 1997–2000 |
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| Preceded by | Fred Zharoff |
| Succeeded by | Alan Austerman |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 5th district |
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| In office 1991–1996 |
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| Preceded by | Claude Everett Swackhammer |
| Succeeded by | Albert Kookesh |
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| Born | January 10, 1962 Ketchikan, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (1998–present) Democratic (1990–1998) |
| Spouse | Jeannie |
Jerry Mackie (born January 10, 1962) is a person who used to work in government and business in the United States. He is known for serving in the Alaska Legislature.
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Who is Jerry Mackie?
Jerry Mackie was born on January 10, 1962, in Ketchikan, Alaska. Ketchikan is a city located in the southeastern part of Alaska. He grew up there and finished high school at Ketchikan High School in 1980. Before becoming a politician, Jerry Mackie owned a place called the Sunnahae Lodge in Craig, Alaska.
Jerry Mackie's Time in Government
Jerry Mackie spent several years working in the government of Alaska. He was a member of two important groups that make laws for the state:
Serving in the Alaska House of Representatives
From 1991 to 1996, Jerry Mackie was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives. This group is like one part of Alaska's state government where elected people discuss and vote on new laws. During this time, he was part of the Democratic Party.
Moving to the Alaska Senate
After serving in the House, Jerry Mackie then became a member of the Alaska Senate. He was a senator from 1997 to 2000. The Senate is the other part of Alaska's state government that also helps make laws. Later in his political career, he became a member of the Republican Party.
