Jack McBride (politician)

John Francis “Jack” McBride (1926–1984) iwas an American politician who served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives for one term before his death.

Jack McBride
McBride's 1983 official legislature portrait
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 1-B district
In office January 10, 1983 – May 11, 1984
Preceded by	Terry Gardiner or Oral E. Freeman
Succeeded by	John Sund
Personal details
Born	John Francis McBride (1926-01-13)January 13, 1926 Wadena, Minnesota
Died	April 16, 1984(1984-04-16) (aged 58) Wrangell, Alaska
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Jeraldine Swearingen
Residence	Ketchikan, Alaska
Alma mater	United States Armed Forces Institute
Occupation	Marketing Specialist

Life

McBride was born in Wadena, Minnesota and earned an Alaskan GED in 1977. In 1945, he earned a certificate from the United States Armed Forces Institute. Before politics, he worked as a Marketing Specialist. He was a member of the Sons of Norway. McBride was a union leader.^[1] In 1976, McBride was elected to the Ketchikan City council for a 3 year term. He was reelected to the council in 1979 and resigned in 1980.^[2] In the 1982 Alaska House of Representatives election, he was elected to the 13th Alaska Legislature and assumed office for the 1-B district in January 1983. On April 16, 1984 McBride died in office. John L. Sund was appointed on April 30 to fill the vacancy.^[3][4]