Hollis French
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Hollis French
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Member of the Alaska Senate
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| Born | October 11, 1958 Newton, Massachusetts |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Peggy |
| Residence | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Alma mater | University of Alaska Anchorage, Cornell University |
| Profession | attorney |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
Hollis S. French II is a Democratic member of the Alaska Senate, representing the M district since 2003. He is chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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[edit] Early life
French is a graduate of the University of Alaska, Anchorage (B.A. English) and of Cornell Law School (Juris doctor). Before being elected to the state Senate, French was an assistant district attorney. He has climbed Mt. McKinley to the summit twice. [1]
Hollis French's father, Bob French, is a county commissioner in Summit County, Colorado.[citation needed]
[edit] Troopergate
In 2008, French was appointed by the Legislative Council to head an investigation into charges that Gov. Sarah Palin "abused her office to get the Alaska public safety commissioner, Walt Monegan, fired." [2]
[edit] Gubernatorial run
On July 1, 2009, French announced that he filed a letter of intent with the Alaska Public Offices Commission to run for Governor of Alaska.[3]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Alaska State Legislature - Senator Hollis French official AK Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Hollis S. French II (AK) profile
- Follow the Money - Hollis French
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