Bias Melvin Gillis is a former Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 25th district which covers neighborhoods in southeast

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. He was appointed in 2019, replacing Josh Revak who was appointed to the

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. Gillis grew up in Texas, moved to Alaska in 1965, and worked for the

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. He later joined the National Guard and worked in the construction industry. He then became a hunting guide before applying for the vacate house seat.

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1943 births Alaska National Guard personnel Living people Republican Party members of the Alaska House of Representatives People from Kilgore, Texas Politicians from Anchorage, Alaska 21st-century American politicians {{Alaska-politician-stub