Ben Stevens (born 1959) is an American politician and former President of the Alaska State Senate. He is a Republican and the son of United States Senator Ted Stevens.
Stevens graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Economics, and from George Washington University with an M.B.A.. After college, he was a commercial fisherman and owner of a consulting firm. Stevens was president of the May 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, he...
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Ben Stevens (born 1959) is an American politician and former President of the Alaska State Senate. He is a Republican and the son of United States Senator Ted Stevens.
Stevens graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Economics, and from George Washington University with an M.B.A.. After college, he was a commercial fisherman and owner of a consulting firm. Stevens was president of the May 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, held in Anchorage.
In August 2001, Stevens was appointed by Democratic Governor Tony Knowles to the Alaska State Senate, after being nominated by the Republican Party of Alaska. He was the Majority Leader for the 2003-2004 term, and the President for the 2005-2006 term.
In July 2004, Stevens responded to a critical e-mail from a constituent with the comment, "Your [sic] just more valley trash," setting off a minor controversy among residents of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, including former Wasilla mayor (and future Alaska Governor) Sarah Palin....
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