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Summary

Senator Mark Begich

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. Senate (AK) - Jr, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Deborah Bonito; 1 Child: Jacob
Birth Date: 03/30/1962
Birth Place: Anchorage, AK
Home City: Anchorage, AK

Recent Key Votes

Recent Public Statements

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Panetta: No 'Backdoor' Plan to Close Eielson

May 11, 2012 - By Rod Boyce Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Thursday told Sen. Mark Begich he would provide a long-term plan for missions at Eielson Air Force ...

Letter to Senate Conferees

May 11, 2012 - Continuing their push to support rural communities, Colorado U.S. Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet today joined 25 of their Senate colleagues in pushing for ...

Senator Begich Meets with Defense Secretary Panetta on Eielson Proposal

May 10, 2012 - Saying Alaska plays a vital role in America's national security, U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta today told Sen. Mark Begich that the Pentagon will provide ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2009 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 66%
2009 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 34%
2007-2009 Environment America Positions 75%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $5,811,613.00
Total Spent $5,362,937.00
Cash On Hand $448,673.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Mark Begich repeatedly refused to provide any responses to citizens on the issues through the 2008 Political Courage Test when asked to do so by national leaders of the political parties, prominent members of the media, Project Vote Smart President Richard Kimball, and Project Vote Smart staff.

Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://begich.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=EmailSenator

Washington, D.C. Website
http://begich.senate.gov/public/

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Begich

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/USSenatorMarkBegich

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/SenatorBegich

Washington, D.C.
144 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3004
Fax: 202-224-2354
Toll Free: 877-501-6275

District
101 12th Ave
Room 328
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: 907-456-0261
Fax: 907-451-7290
Toll Free: 877-501-6275

District
One Sealaska Plaza
Suite 308
Post Office Box 21850
Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907-586-7700
Fax: 907-586-7702
Toll Free: 877-501-6275

District
Peterson Tower
Suite 750
510 L St
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 907-271-5915
Fax: 907-258-9305
Toll Free: 877-501-6275

District
Whitecliff Building
Suite 230
1900 First Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-225-3000
Fax: 907-247-3000
Toll Free: 877-501-6275

District
851 E Westpoint Drive
Suite 309
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: 907-357-9956
Fax: 907-357-9964
Toll Free: 877-501-6275

District
805 Frontage Road
Suite 101
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: 907-283-4000
Fax: 907-283-4401
Toll Free: 877-501-6275

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