John B. Coghill
John B. Coghill
Prior offices
Alaska House of Representatives
Alaska State Senate District B
Elections and appointments
Education
Military
Personal
Contact
John B. Coghill (Republican Party) was a member of the Alaska State Senate, representing District B. He assumed office in 2009. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Coghill (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Alaska's At-Large Congressional District. He lost in the special primary on June 11, 2022.
Coghill also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Alaska's At-Large Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the primary on August 16, 2022.
Coghill was first appointed to the state Senate in 2009.[1] He served as majority leader from 2013 to 2017.
Coghill also served in the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 11 from 1998 to 2009. He served as majority leader from 2002 to 2006.
Biography
Coghill's professional experience includes working as a history teacher and administrative assistant at Bible Baptist Church School, shop foreman at the Alaska Garage Door Manufacturer and a salesman with the Fraley Equipment Company.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Coghill was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Council Committee
- Senate Resources Committee, Vice chair
- Senate Rules Committee, Chair
- Senate Health & Social Services Committee, Vice chair
- Senate State Affairs Committee, Vice chair
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Resources, Vice chair |
| • State Affairs |
| • Armed Services |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Coghill served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary, Vice chair |
| • Resources |
| • Rules, Vice chair |
| • State Affairs, Vice chair |
| • Special Committee on the Arctic |
| • Armed Services, Chair |
| • Legislative Council |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Coghill served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Rules, Vice chair |
| • State Affairs |
| • Senate In-State Energy, Co-chair |
| • Armed Services |
| • Legislative Council |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Coghill served on these committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Judiciary |
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2022
Regular election
See also: United States House of Representatives election in Alaska, 2022
General election
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Mary Peltola in round 3 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source |
Total votes: 264,589 |
 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. |
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Sherry Strizak (Independent)
- Tara Sweeney (R)
Nonpartisan primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tyler Cropley (Independent)
- Julio Perez (R)
- Don Young (R)
- Shannon Evans (R)
- Christopher Constant (D)
- Al Gross (Independent)
- Adam Wool (D)
- Mike Milligan (D)
- Mikel Melander (R)
- William Hibler (Independent)
- Jeff Lowenfels (Independent)
- John B. Coghill (R)
- Josh Revak (R)
Special election
Note: The state did not release vote totals for individual write-in candidates. Certified write-in candidates are listed below without vote totals.
See also: United States House of Representatives special election in Alaska, 2022
United States House of Representatives special election in Alaska, 2022 (June 11 top-four primary)
General election
The ranked-choice voting election was won by Mary Peltola in round 2 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.
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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source |
Total votes: 188,582 |
| = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. |
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Al Gross (Independent)
Nonpartisan primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jesse Sumner (R)
- Breck Craig (Independent)
- Richard Morris (Independent)
2020
See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2020
General election
Republican primary election
2016
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Alaska State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent John Coghill Jr. defeated Luke Hopkins in the Alaska State Senate District B general election.[2][3]
| Alaska State Senate, District B General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Coghill Jr. Incumbent |
53.47% | 8,429 | |
| Democratic | Luke Hopkins | 46.53% | 7,336 | |
| Total Votes | 15,765 | |||
| Source: Alaska Secretary of State |
Luke Hopkins ran unopposed in the Alaska State Senate District B Democratic Primary.[4][5]
| Alaska State Senate, District B Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Luke Hopkins (unopposed) |
Incumbent John Coghill Jr. ran unopposed in the Alaska State Senate District B Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Alaska State Senate, District B Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | John Coghill Jr. Incumbent (unopposed) |
2012
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2012
Coghill won re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska State Senate District 1 (A). He ran unopposed in the August 28 Republican primary and defeated incumbent Joe Thomas (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | John Coghill Incumbent |
60.5% | 9,464 | |
| Democratic | Joe Thomas Incumbent | 39.5% | 6,175 | |
| Total Votes | 15,639 |
2010
- See also: Alaska State Senate elections, 2010
Coghill won re-election to the District F seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the November 2 general election.[9]
2009
Coghill was appointed to the position of Alaska State Senator, District F in 2009.
Campaign themes
2022
Regular election
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Special election
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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2012
Coghill's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
- Energy
- Gas Storage and Trucking
- Drilling in the Interior
- Natural Gas Pipeline
- Susitna-Watana Dam Project
- Healy Clean Coal
- Renewable Energy
- Efficiency
- Natural Resources
- "Alaska is blessed with plentiful natural resources in the way of fish, timber, oil & gas, coal, metals, minerals, and agriculture. Alaska’s constitution calls for responsible stewardship and wise resource development for the benefit of our people. Our land is ripe for production. Increased production means more jobs, more state revenue, and more investment in Alaska."
- Education
- "More choice makes for a better educational outcome. The Department of Education is disconnected from the realities in Alaska. Instead of one-size-fits-all nationwide standards, Alaska should have authority over its own education system."
- Eielson AFB
- "Eielson and Fort Wainwright make up 35 percent of the local economy. Eielson Air Force Base provides civilian jobs and has an economic impact of $289 million each year on the Fairbanks area. I will do what I can to protect Eielson AFB."
- Your PFD
- "In a recent mail out, Joe Thomas said I voted three times to spend your permanent fund on government. That simply is not true"
- Accomplishments
- Includes a list of legislation sponsored by Coghill. See here for details
- Energy Projects
- "During the three years I have represented the highway communities of the Richardson and Glenn Highways, energy has been a priority, as has resource development."
Political courage tests
2008
Coghill's answers to the Alaska State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not provide a response when asked his top legislative priorities.[11]
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 21 to May 20.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2019
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In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 15, 2019, through May 14, 2019.
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2018
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In 2018, the 31st Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 16 through May 13.
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2017
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In 2017, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 through May 17. The legislature held a special session from May 18 to June 16, a second special session from June 16 to July 15, a one-day special session on July 27, and a fourth special session from October 23 to November 21.
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2016
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In 2016, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 19 through May 18 (extended session). The Legislature held a special session from May 23, 2016, to June 19, 2016. The Legislature held a second special session from July 11 to July 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 20 through April 27 (Session extended). The first special session was held from April 28 to May 21. The second special session was held from May 21 to June 11. A third special session was held from October 24 to November 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 28th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 21 to April 20.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the 27th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 to April 15. It was in special session from April 15 to April 30.
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Personal
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Coghill and his wife, Luann, have three children.
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ Juneau Empire, "Governor picks Tammie Wilson to replace Coghill," November 25, 2009
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "General Election Official Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "August 16, 2016 Primary Candidate List," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "2016 Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Election Division, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Election Division, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ John Coghill for State Senate, "The Issues," accessed October 27, 2012
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed March 12, 2014
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Pete Kelly (R) |
Alaska State Senate District B 2015–2021 |
Succeeded by Robert Myers Jr. (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska State Senate District A 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Pete Kelly (R) |
| Preceded by Gene Therriault (R) |
Alaska State Senate District F 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Fred Dyson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives 1999-2009 |
Succeeded by Tammie Wilson (R) |
