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Jay Hammond



Born: July 21, 1922 in Troy, NY
Died: August 2, 2005 in Port Alsworth, AK (natural causes)

Education:

  • Attended Penn State University
  • University of Alaska, B.S. (biological sciences)

Military Service:

  • U.S. Marine Corps, 1942-1946 (Black Sheep Squadron)

Career:

  • Bush pilot
  • U.S. Fish & Wildlife agent, 1948-1956
  • Fisherman/air taxi operator, 1956-1974

Elected Office:

  • AK House, 1959-1965
  • Manager of Bristol Borough, 1965-1967
  • AK Senate, 1967-1972
  • Mayor of Bristol Borough, 1972-1974


Election Results for Jay Hammond


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YearAgeStatePartyOfficeDistrictStagePosVotes%
1974 51 AK R Governor Primary 1 28,602 47.2%
1974 51 AK R Governor General 1 45,840 47.7%
1978 55 AK R Governor Primary 1 31,921 39.1%
1978 55 AK R Governor General 1 49,580 39.1%


Age: Age as of July 1 of the year pertaining to this election.