Don Bennett (politician)

Donald J. Bennett (May 6, 1931 – August 30, 1987) was a United States military officer, politician, and a businessman.

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	(1931-05-06)May 6, 1931 Fresno, California, USA
Died	August 30, 1987(1987-08-30) (aged 56) Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
Political party	Republican
Education	San Jose University University of Maryland

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.^[1][2]