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Robert Ditman | |
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
| In office 1961–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce B. Kendall |
| Succeeded by | ? |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert I. Ditman April 6, 1927 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 1990 (aged 62) Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Independent |
| Spouse | Elizabeth A. Ditman |
| Children | 5 |
Robert I. Ditman (April 6, 1927 – January 26, 1990) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 6th district from 1965 to 1967.
Life and career
[edit]Ditman was born on April 6, 1927, in Bakersfield, California.[1] He and his family moved to Gulkana, Alaska, when Ditman was less than a month old. He attended school in Chitina, Valdez, and Anchorage, before going to Juneau for high school, graduating in 1945. While in high school, Ditman worked at a laundromat in Juneau, as a bellhop at Baranof Hotel, and as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for the Alaska Road Commission.[2]
Alaska House of Representatives
[edit]Ditman was first elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in 1960 as an independent Democrat for the 8th district, defeating Republican George I. Ashby by just over 100 votes.[3]: 19 [4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Robert Ditman". 100 Year of Alaska's Legislature. Alaska State Legislature. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Ditman served in state House, assisted Gov. Egan". Anchorage Times. Anchorage, Alaska. January 30, 1990. p. 12. Retrieved September 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "State of Alaska Secretary of State Official Returns General Election (November 8, 1960)" (PDF). Alaska Elections. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Here's Rundown on Candidates Seeking Seats in Senate, House". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Fairbanks, Alaska. Associated Press. August 11, 1960. p. 2. Retrieved September 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "GOP Major Voice With House Votes". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Fairbanks, Alaska. Associated Press. November 14, 1960. p. 5. Retrieved September 17, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.