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Senators leaving the House chambers at the Alaska State Capitol following a joint session on gubernatorial appointments on April 19, 2015. Olson is in the foreground.
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Member of the Alaska Senate from District T District S (2001-2003) |
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Assumed office January 15, 2001 |
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Preceded by | Albert P. "Al" Adams |
Personal details | |
Born |
Nome, Alaska |
June 18, 1953
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Willow |
Residence | Golovin, Alaska |
Alma mater |
University of Minnesota (B.A.) Oral Roberts University (M.D.) University of Cambridge(J.D.) |
Profession |
Physician Aviator |
Donald C. "Donny" Olson (born June 18, 1953) is a Democratic member of the Alaska Senate, representing the T district since 2001.
He was appointed to the Alaska State Medical Board by Governor Tony Knowles in 1995 where he would serve until he was sworn into the Alaska Senate in 2001.
Olson caucused with the Republicans in the majority during the 28th Senate, from 2013 to 2014, but he was not invited to participate in the organization of the majority caucus for the 29th Senate. He is currently a member of the Democratic minority caucus.