| Full Name: | Mark Begich |
|---|---|
| Office: | U.S. Senate (AK) - Jr, Democratic |
| First Elected: | 11/04/2008 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Wife: Deborah; 1 Child: Jacob |
| Birth Date: | 03/30/1962 |
| Birth Place: | Anchorage, AK |
| Home City: | Anchorage, AK |
Summary
Senator Mark Begich
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
S Amdt 3058 - Expands TRICARE Coverage of Autism
Amendment (Yea)
Nov. 29, 2012 - Expands the TRICARE program coverage to include coverage for autism spectrum disorders. Appropriates an additional $45 million to the Defense Health Program ...
HR 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization and Expansion
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
Jan. 29, 2009 - Allows states to provide pregnancy-related assistance under CHIP for pregnant women whose income is at least 185 percent of their state's poverty level or ...
Recent Public Statements
Gillibrand, Collins, Boxer, Johanns, Benishek, Gabbard, Begich, Blumenthal, Coons, Franken, Hirono, Mikulski, Pryor, Schatz, Shaheen, Rockefeller, Feinstein, Hanna, Sinema, Joined by Service Members Victimized by Sexual Assault in Announcing Bicameral Legislation Reforming Military Justice System
May 16, 2013 - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Susan Collins (R-ME), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Mike Johanns (R-NE), Representatives Dan Benishek (R-MI) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Senators Mark Begich ...
Sen. Warner, Bipartisan Group of Senators Recognize National Travel and Tourism Week
May 10, 2013 - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Mark Begich (D-AK), Harry Reid (D-NV), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Dean Heller (R-NV), and ...
Cardin, Collins Lead Senate In Brewing Up Jobs By Stimulating The American Craft Beer Industry
More Public Statements
May 10, 2013 - ust days before the start of American Craft Beers Week, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Susan Collins (R-ME), have introduced a bill to stimulate ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vote Kids Positions | 92% |
| 2009-2010 | Children's Defense Fund Positions | 89% |
| 2009-2010 | American Family Association Positions | 0% |
Campaign Finances
| Election Cycle | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Total Income | $6,603,913.00 |
| Total Spent | $5,651,650.00 |
| Cash On Hand | $952,260.00 |
| Debt | $3,225.00 |
| Source | OpenSecrets.org |
| Updated | 12/31/2012 |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Mark Begich repeatedly refused to provide any responses to citizens on the issues through the 2008 Political Courage Test when asked to do so by national leaders of the political parties, prominent members of the media, Project Vote Smart President Richard Kimball, and Project Vote Smart staff.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://begich.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=EmailSenator
Washington, D.C. Website
http://begich.senate.gov/public/
Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Begich
Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/USSenatorMarkBegich
Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/SenatorBegich
Washington, D.C.
111 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-3004
Fax: 202-224-2354
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
Peterson Tower
510 L Street, Suite 750
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: 907-271-5915
Fax: 907-258-9305
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
One Sealaska Plaza
Suite 308
Juneau, AK 99802
Phone: 907-586-7700
Fax: 907-586-7702
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
Benco Building
805 Frontage Road
Suite 101
Kenai, AK 99611
Phone: 907-283-4000
Fax: 907-283-4401
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
Whitecliff Building
Suite 230
1900 First Avenue
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: 907-225-3000
Fax: 907-247-3000
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
851 East Westpoint Drive
Suite 309
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: 907-357-9956
Fax: 907-357-9964
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
District
101 12th Avenue
Room 328
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: 907-456-0261
Fax: 907-451-7290
Toll Free: 877-501-6275
