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Neal Foster
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| Speaker Pro Tempore and Acting Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
| In office January 17, 2019 – February 14, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Bryce Edgmon |
| Succeeded by | Bryce Edgmon |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 39th district |
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| Assumed office November 15, 2009 |
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| Preceded by | Richard Foster |
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| Born | May 29, 1972 Nome, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Richard Foster (father) |
| Education | Stanford University (BA) University of Alaska, Anchorage (BBA) |
Neal Winston Foster was born on May 29, 1972. He is a politician from Alaska. He is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives. This means he helps make laws for the state.
He represents the 39th District, which is an area around Nome, Alaska. Neal Foster has been a lawmaker in the House since November 15, 2009. He took over the role after his father, Richard Foster, passed away.
Neal Foster comes from a family of lawmakers. He is a third-generation member of the Alaska Legislature. His grandfather, also named Neal W. Foster, served in the state's government in the 1950s and 1960s.
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Neal Foster's Role in Government
Neal Foster is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives. This group is part of the state's government that creates laws. He represents the people living in his district.
In 2019, he served as the Speaker Pro Tempore and Acting Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives. The Speaker is like the leader of the House. An "Acting Speaker" steps in when the main Speaker is not available.
Working with Other Lawmakers
When Neal Foster first joined the House, he worked with other lawmakers. He was part of a group called the majority caucus. This group included other Democrats from Western Alaska. They worked together with Republicans to get things done.
Elections and Voting
Neal Foster has been elected many times to represent his district. People in his area vote for him to continue serving in the Alaska House of Representatives.
Recent Elections
In the 2024 elections, Neal Foster ran again for his seat. He won both the primary election and the general election. This means he continues to represent the 39th District in the Alaska House.
See also
External links
- Official legislative page: http://akleg.gov/legislator.php?id=fon
- Caucus member page
- Neal Foster at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
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| Preceded by Bryce Edgmon |
Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives Acting 2019 |
Succeeded by Bryce Edgmon |
