Bryce Edgmon

Bryce Edgmon (born May 3, 1961) is Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 37th District since 2006.[1] The district includes all or portions of the Kodiak Island Borough, Aleutians East Borough, Lake and Peninsula Borough, Bristol Bay Borough, and the Yukon–Koyukuk Census Area.[2][3]

Bryce Edgmon
Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives
In office February 14, 2019 – January 19, 2021
Preceded by	Neal Foster (Acting)
Succeeded by	Josiah Patkotak (Acting)
In office January 17, 2017 – January 15, 2019
Preceded by	Mike Chenault
Succeeded by	Neal Foster (Acting)
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 37th district 36th district (2013–2015)
Incumbent
Assumed office January 15, 2007
Preceded by	Carl Moses
Personal details
Born	May 3, 1961 Dillingham, Alaska, U.S.
Political party	Democratic (before 2019) Independent (2019–present)
Spouse(s)	Melody
Children	4
Education	University of Alaska, Anchorage (BBA)

Early and personal life

Edgmon was born and raised in Dillingham, Alaska, where he fished commercially for salmon and herring for more than twenty years and where he was a longtime chairman of the board of Choggiung Ltd., the Alaska Native village corporation for the communities of Dillingham, Ekuk, and Portage Creek. Edgmon is married to Melody Nibeck, and they have three children: Evan, Emma, and Magy. He currently lives in Dillingham. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Alaska, Anchorage.[4]

Legislative career

Bryce Edgmon challenged incumbent Carl Moses in the 2006 Democratic primary. The election deadlocked in a tie with each candidate receiving 767 votes. Eventually, the tie was settled by a coin toss.[5]

After his party won 17 seats in 2016, 2 Independents and 3 moderate Republicans decided to caucus with the Democrats, elevating him to Speaker. He is the first Alaskan Native in the history of the state to hold the position.

In addition to his duties as Speaker, Edgmon is serves as vice-chair of the Health & Social Services Committee and chair of the Committee on Committees. He is also a member of the Commerce, Community & Economic Development; Legislative Council; and Arctic Policy and Economic Development & Tourism Committees for the 30th Legislature.[6]

Prior to the 30th Alaska Legislature, Edgmon was seated on the House Finance Committee, with chairmanships of the Department of Public Safety and Department of Corrections Budget Subcommittees. During the 26th Legislature (2009-2010), Edgmon was co-chair of the House Energy Committee and chairman of the House Special Committee on Fisheries. Additionally, he has served on the Resources and Education Standing Committees and the ADF&G, Revenue, Commerce, and Transportation Budget Subcommittees.

See also

• List of Native American politicians
• List of state legislature Speakers

References

1. "Bryce Edgmon". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
2. "House District 37 Redistricting Plan" (PDF). Alaska House of Representatives. July 14, 2013.
3. "2013 Proclamation House Districts House District 37 Redistricting Plan" (PDF). Alaska House of Representatives. July 14, 2013.
4. "The Alaska State Legislature". House.legis.state.ak.us. May 3, 1961. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
5. Patton, Zach (September 26, 2006). "C'mon, Best Two Out of Three?". Governing. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
6. "House Bryce Edgmon". Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska State Legislature. Retrieved January 23, 2017.

External links

• Alaska State House Majority Site
• Alaska State Legislature Biography
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Follow the Money – Bryce Edgmon
  • 2006 1994 campaign contributions
• Bryce Edgmon at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature