Don Bennett (politician)
Donald J. Bennett | |
|---|---|
Don Bennett | |
| Member of the Alaska Senate | |
| In office 1979–1987 | |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1931 Fresno, California, USA |
| Died | August 30, 1987 (aged 56) Fairbanks, Alaska, USA |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | San Jose University University of Maryland |
Donald J. Bennett (May 6, 1931 – August 30, 1987) was a United States military officer, politician, and a businessman.
Born in Fresno, California, Bennett attended San Jose State University and the University of Maryland. He served in the United States Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel. Bennett lived in Fairbanks, Alaska and was a businessman. He served in the Alaska House of Representatives from 1977 to 1979 and was a Republican. Bennett then served in the Alaska Senate from 1979 until his death. Bennett was president of the senate. Bennett died at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska after suffering a heart attack.