Neal Foster

Neal Winston Foster (born May 29, 1972)[1] is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 39th District, which is centered on Nome, Alaska. He has served in the House since November 15, 2009. He was appointed to the House to replace his father, Richard Foster, who had died in office the previous month.[2] In the 27th Alaska State Legislature, Foster joined along with the other three Democrats from Western Alaska, Bryce Edgmon, Bob Herron and Reggie Joule, as members in the Republican-led majority caucus in the House.

Neal Foster
Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives Acting
In office January 17, 2019 – February 14, 2019
Preceded by	Bryce Edgmon
Succeeded by	Bryce Edgmon
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 39th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 15, 2009
Preceded by	Richard Foster
Personal details
Born	(1972-05-29) May 29, 1972 Nome, Alaska, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Relatives	Richard Foster (father)
Education	Stanford University (BA) University of Alaska, Anchorage (BBA)

Neal Foster, as was Cathy Muñoz, is a third-generation member of the Alaska Legislature. Foster's grandfather, also named Neal W. Foster (1916–1979) and nicknamed "Willie," served one term in the Territorial legislature during the 1950s and in the State Senate in the 1960s.

See also

• List of Native American politicians

References

1. "Testator (Will) – Summary (2NO-03-00010WI In the Matter of: Foster, Neal Winston)". CourtView. Alaska Court System. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
2. Hopkins, Kyle (November 15, 2009). "Newest Bush legislator to join with Democrats in Juneau". Anchorage Daily News. Archived from the original on June 10, 2011. Retrieved May 13, 2010.

External links

• Official legislative page
• Caucus member page
• Neal Foster at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature

Political offices
Preceded by Bryce Edgmon	Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives Acting 2019	Succeeded by Bryce Edgmon