Dan Ortiz (Alaska politician)
| Dan Ortiz | |
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 36th District |
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Assumed office January 20, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Peggy Wilson |
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| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Lori |
| Children | Molly Kate, Lucy, Sam |
| Residence | Ketchikan, Alaska |
| Alma mater |
University of Wisconsin (MST) Seattle Pacific University (BA) |
| Occupation | teacher (retired) |
Daniel H. "Dan" Ortiz is an independent member of the Alaska House of Representatives, who has since 2015 represented the 36th District. He is one of two independents in the Alaska State Legislature. However, he caucuses with the Democratic-led minority for purposes of committee assignments.
Ortiz was elected in November 2014 to succeed retiring Representative Peggy Wilson of Wrangell. He defeated Wilson's endorsed candidate, Republican Chere Klein, by just 104 votes.
Dan Ortiz has a wife, Lori, and three children. He is a former schoolteacher who taught at Ketchikan High School.
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