Jalmar Martin "Jay" Kerttula (born April 6, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American retired businessman, farmer, and politician in Alaska. A member of the Democratic Party, Kerttula was the longest-serving member of the Alaska Legislature, having served in the House from 1961 to 1963 and 1965 to 1973 and in the Senate from 1973 to 1995. In January 2019, Lyman Hoffman became the longest-serving member in the history of the Alaska Legislature, surpassing the tenure of Jay Kerttula, the previous record holder.
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6 April 1928 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Died |
13 November 2020 (aged 92)
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