Joseph Begich | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office 1975–1993 |
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Personal details | |
Born |
Eveleth, Minnesota, United States |
January 17, 1930
Political party | Democratic-Farmer-Labor |
Occupation | management, mining |
Joseph R. Begich (born January 17, 1930) is an American former politician in the state of Minnesota. He was born in Eveleth, Minnesota. He is an alumnus of the Northwest School of Agriculture, and is a grain and livestock farmer. He served in the House of Representatives for District 6A from 1975 to 1982 and for District 6B from 1983 to 1992. He is married to Carolyn and has one daughter. He is the brother of former United States Congressman from Alaska, Nick Begich, and the uncle of former United States Senator from Alaska, Mark Begich.