Linda Menard
Linda Menard is a former Republican member of the Alaska State Senate, representing District G from 2009 to 2013.
Menard was a member of the Mat-Su Borough School Board from 1996-2007.
Biography
Menard earned her B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Alaska in 1975.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Menard served on these committees:
- Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Labor & Commerce Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Legislative Budget and Audit Committee, Alaska State Legislature
- Senate World Trade Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Transportation Committee, Alaska State Senate
- Finance Subcommittees:
- Subcommittee on Administration
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Community and Economic Development
- Subcommittee on Corrections
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Facilities
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Menard served on these committees:
- Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Alaska State Senate
- State Affairs Committee, Alaska State Senate Chairperson
- Transportation Committee, Alaska State Senate Vice Chairperson
Elections
2012
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2012
Menard ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska State Senate District 4 (D). She was defeated by Mike Dunleavy in the August 28 Republican primary.[1][2]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Mike Dunleavy |
57.4% | 2,802 |
| Linda Menard Incumbent | 42.6% | 2,078 |
| Total Votes | 4,880 | |
2008
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2008
In 2008, Menard won election to the Alaska State Senate, District G. Menard finished with 15,854 votes (79.94%) beating out Erick Cordero who finished with 3,796 votes (19.14%).[3] Menard raised $64,160 for her campaign fund.[4]
| Alaska State Senate, District G (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Linda Menard (R)
|
15,854 | 79.94% | ||
| Erick Cordero (D) | 3,796 | 19.14% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Menard was born in Cheboygan, Michigan. She is widowed and has four children. One of her children, Steve Menard, served on the city council of Wasilla, Alaska, before being recalled by voters in February 2012.[5]
Recent news
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See also
- Alaska State Legislature
- Alaska State Senate
- Alaska Senate Committees
- Alaska state legislative districts
External links
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Alaska State Senate Bipartisan Working Group biography
- Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "2008 Campaign donations," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ The News-Tribune, "Wasilla residents vote to recall City Councilman Menard," February 8, 2012
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Alaska State Senate G 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Bill Wielechowski (D) |
