Neal Foster

Neal Foster
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 39th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 15, 2009
Preceded by	Richard Foster
Personal details
Born	May 29, 1972 (1972-05-29) (age 39)
Political party	Democratic
Relations	Richard Foster (father)
Residence	Nome, Alaska
Alma mater	Stanford University University of Alaska Anchorage

Neal Winston Foster (born May 29, 1972)^[1] is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 39th District, which is centered around Nome, Alaska. He has served in the House since November 15, 2009. He was appointed to the House to replace his father, Richard Foster, who had died in office the previous month.^[2] In the 27th Alaska State Legislature, Foster joined along with the other three Democrats from Western Alaska, Bryce Edgmon, Bob Herron and Reggie Joule, as members in the Republican-led majority caucus in the House.

Neal Foster, along with Cathy Muñoz, are both third-generation members of the Alaska Legislature. Foster's grandfather, also named Neal W. Foster (1916–1979) and nicknamed "Willie," served one term apiece in the Territorial and State Senates during the 1950s and 1960s.

References

1. ^ "Testator (Will) – Summary (2NO-03-00010WI In the Matter of: Foster, Neal Winston)". CourtView. Alaska Court System. http://www.courtrecords.alaska.gov/pa/pa.urd/pamw2000.o_party_sum?44665157. Retrieved September 17, 2011. 
2. ^ Hopkins, Kyle (November 15, 2009). "Newest Bush legislator to join with Democrats in Juneau". Anchorage Daily News. http://www.adn.com/2009/11/15/1014523/newest-bush-legislator-to-join.html. Retrieved May 13, 2010. 

Persondata
Name	Foster, Neal
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Short description	American politician
Date of birth	May 29, 1972
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