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Mike Gravel
American politician; United States Senator (1930-2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maurice Robert "Mike" Gravel (May 13, 1930 – June 26, 2021) was an American Democratic politician. He was member of the Libertarian Party from 2008 to 2010 when he re-joined the Democratic Party. He served as a United States Senator from Alaska (1969-1981) and, previously, as member of the Alaska House of Representatives (1953-1966, speaker from 1965-1966). Gravel was a two-time presidential candidate in 2008 and in 2020.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Alaska, Preceded by ...
Mike Gravel | |
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United States Senator from Alaska | |
In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Ernest Gruening |
Succeeded by | Frank Murkowski |
3rd Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
In office January 25, 1965 – January 22, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Bruce Kendall |
Succeeded by | Bill Boardman |
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 8th district | |
In office January 23, 1963 – January 22, 1967 | |
Preceded by | John S. Hellenthal |
Succeeded by | Michael F. Beirne |
Personal details | |
Born | Maurice Robert Gravel (1930-05-13)May 13, 1930 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | June 26, 2021(2021-06-26) (aged 91) Seaside, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (before 2008; 2010–2021) Libertarian (2008–2010) |
Spouse(s) |
Rita Martin
(m. 1959; div. 1981)Whitney Stewart (m. 1984) |
Children | 2 |
Education | Assumption College American International College Columbia University (BS) |
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Website | Campaign website |
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Years of service | 1951–1954 |
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