Nicholas J. Begich
Nicholas Joseph Begich Sr. was an American politician, school counselor, and school administrator. He served in the Alaska state senate for eight years before being elected in 1970 as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alaska. He is presumed to have died in the crash of a light aircraft in Alaska in October 1972; his body was never found. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
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Background
Born
1932-04-06, Eveleth
Education
St. Cloud State University, University of Minnesota, University of North Dakota, University of Colorado
Prior Occupations
politician, school teacher, school superintendent, businessperson
Positions Held
United States representative, member of the State Senate of Alaska
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Republican
State
Alaska
Status
Current member
In office since
2025
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