Robert Myers Jr.
Robert Myers Jr. is an American politician serving as a member of the Alaska Senate for the Q district, which includes North Pole and other parts of the Fairbanks [North Star Borough].
Early life and education
Born in Fairbanks, Alaska, Myers graduated from West [Valley High School (Alaska)|West Valley High School] in Fairbanks and from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy in 2007.Career
Myers briefly worked as an intern in the Alaska Legislature before becoming a truck driver and tour bus operator. In 2020, he successfully ran for state senate, defeating longtime incumbent John Coghill by 14 votes in the Republican primary election. He went on to defeat independents Marna Sanford and Evan Eads in the general election.Myers describes himself as a conservative Republican. He serves as Co-Chair of the Alaska chapter of Future Caucus, alongside Representative Ashley Carrick.