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Ivan M. Ivan
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
In office
1995–1999
Preceded by Lyman Hoffman
Succeeded by Mary Peltola
Constituency 39th district
In office
1991–1993
Preceded by Lyman Hoffman
Succeeded by Ed Willis
Constituency 25th district
Personal details
Born (1945-08-17) August 17, 1945 (age 79)
Akiak, Alaska Territory
Political party Democratic
Spouse Helen
Children 6

Ivan M. Ivan (born August 17, 1945) is an American politician and tribal leader in the state of Alaska. Elected as a Democrat who caucused with Republicans, he served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1991 to 1993 (25th district) and 1995 to 1999 (39th district).

Early life

A Yup'ik, Ivan was born in Akiak, Alaska, and is a subsistence fisherman and hunter.

Career

Prior to his election to the House of Representatives, he served as city administrator of Akiak from 1987 to 1990. During his final term in the Alaska House, he served on the Community & Regional Affairs and Military and Veterans Affairs committees.

Ivan is also a tribal leader and community chief of Akiak, and speaks both Yup'ik and English.

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