Hollis French
American attorney and politician from Alaska / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hollis S. French II (born October 11, 1958) is an American attorney, businessman and politician. He served in the Alaska Senate from 2003 to 2015. He was minority leader from January 2014 until he left office. During this time, French authored an unsuccessful bill to strike down the state's same-sex marriage ban.[1] He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Quick Facts Member of the Alaska Senate from the J district, Preceded by ...
Hollis French | |
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Member of the Alaska Senate from the J district | |
In office January 15, 2013 – January 20, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Redistricted |
Succeeded by | Johnny Ellis |
Member of the Alaska Senate from the M district | |
In office January 20, 2003 – January 15, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Rick Halford |
Succeeded by | Redistricted |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-10-11) October 11, 1958 (age 65) Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic (1978–present) |
Spouse | Peggy French |
Residence(s) | Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
Alma mater | |
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He applied for a state judgeship position in July 2015.[2]
French is an attorney and he and his wife own and operate an apartment rental business.
French was appointed to the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission by Governor Bill Walker in July 2016.