Representative Neal Foster

Neal Winston Foster, born on May 29, 1972, is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 39th District, which is centered on Nome, Alaska. He has served in the House since November 15, 2009. He was appointed to the House to replace his father, Richard Foster, who had died in office the previous month.

Neal Foster is a third-generation member of the Alaska Legislature. His grandfather, also named Neal W. Foster (1916–1979) and nicknamed “Willie,” served one term in the Territorial legislature during the 1950s and in the State Senate in the 1960s.

In the 27th Alaska State Legislature, Foster joined along with the other three Democrats from Western Alaska, Bryce Edgmon, Bob Herron and Reggie Joule, as members in the Republican-led majority caucus in the House.

He held the position of Speaker Pro Tempore and Acting Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives from January 17, 2019, to February 14, 2019. He was preceded by Bryce Edgmon and succeeded by Bryce Edgmon in this role.

Neal Foster is a member of the Democratic Party. He studied at Stanford University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and later at the University of Alaska, Anchorage where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

His legislative service includes various roles such as Chair of the House Governor (Fin Sub), Chair of the House Conference Committee On Hb69 And Hb71, Chair of the House Legislature (Fin Sub), Co-Chair of the House Finance, Member of the House Legislative Council, Member of the House Legislative Budget & Audit, Member of the House Committee On Committees, and Member of the House Rules.