Preceded by redistricted Name Mia Costello Preceded by Bob Buch Role Teacher | Succeeded by redistricted Political party Republican Party Spouse(s) Andrew Billings | |
Born January 11, 1968 (age 56)
Anchorage, Alaska ( 1968-01-11 ) Alma mater Harvard University, University of Alaska Southeast Occupation teacher, communications professional Residence Anchorage, Alaska, United States Education Harvard University, University of Alaska Southeast | ||
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Mia C. Costello (born January 11, 1968) is a Republican member of the Alaska Senate from District K. She previously served from 2011 to 2015 in the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 20th District.
In November 2010, Costello defeated Democratic incumbent Bob Buch to win her House seat. Costello received 3,696 votes to Buch's 2,873. Costello served on the House Finance Committee and as chair of the Natural Resources Finance Subcommittee. She ran for the Senate seat vacated by Democrat Hollis French in 2014, picking up the seat to add to the Republican Senate majority.
Prior to being elected to the State House, Costello worked as a teacher, legislative aide, and as deputy communications director for governor Frank Murkowski.
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