Eldon Mulder
American lobbyist and politician
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Eldon Mulder (born August 28, 1957) is a lobbyist and former politician who represented the 23rd district in the Alaska House of Representatives between 1993 and 2003.
Eldon Mulder | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 1993 – January 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Foster (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Les Gara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 28, 1957 Sioux Center, Iowa, US |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Central College (BA) University of Colorado Boulder (MA) |
| Occupation | Lobbyist |
Early life and education
Mulder was born in Sioux Center, Iowa and grew up on a farm there.[1][2] He graduated from Sioux Center High School in 1976, going on to obtain a bachelor's degree in political science from Central College in 1980 and a master's degree from University of Colorado Boulder in 1982.[1][3]
Political career
Mulder was elected to the Alaska House in 1992, representing Anchorage. During his time in the legislature, most of his work was focused on state finances. He served as co-chair of the Finance Committee and was a member of numerous finance subcommittees.[3]
In May 2002, Mulder announced that he would not seek reelection, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.[4]
Later career
After leaving the House, Mulder founded a lobbying firm—the Mulder Company. Mulder's clients have included the Pebble Partnership and GCI.[5][6]
