Tom Begich | |
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Minority Leader of the Alaska Senate | |
In office January 15, 2019 – January 17, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Berta Gardner |
Succeeded by | Vacant |
Member of the Alaska Senate | |
In office January 17, 2017 – January 17, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Johnny Ellis |
Succeeded by | Löki Tobin (District I) |
Constituency | J |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Scott Begich October 31, 1960 Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sarah Sledge |
Relatives |
Nick Begich (father) Mark Begich (brother) |
Education | Bard College ( BA) |
Thomas Scott Begich (born October 31, 1960) is an American politician and a former Democratic member of the Alaska Senate. He represented District J from 2017 to 2023 and was elected twice without general election opposition. [1] [2] In 2022, his seat was redistricted, and Begich chose to withdraw his candidacy for the seat. [3]
Begich is a musician and author. He has released six albums and has performed in venues across the country. He is also the author of a book of poetry, "Six Truths, Fifty Sonnets." [4] He was a delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention.
Tom Begich's father was Nick Begich, a member of the United States House of Representatives. [5] His brother, Mark, was a member of the United States Senate and his brother Nick Jr., is a conspiracy theorist author, scientist, and researcher. Tom Begich's uncle, Joseph Begich, served 18 years in the Minnesota House of Representatives. [6] Begich's wife, Sarah Sledge, is a singer and songwriter. [7]