| Carl Kunasek | |
|---|---|
 Kunasek in 1974 | |
| Chair of the Arizona Corporation Commission | |
| In office 1994–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Tracey A. Bardorff |
| Succeeded by | Donald Lindholm |
| President of the Arizona Senate | |
| In office 1987–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Stan Turley |
| Succeeded by | Robert B. Usdane |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office 1983–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Kimball |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Gillespie |
| Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office 1973–1983Serving with James J. Sossaman | |
| Preceded by | Stan Turley Jim L. Cooper |
| Succeeded by | Mark Killian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1932 (age 91–92) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | Andy Kunasek (son) Karrin Taylor Robson (daughter) |
| Education | Creighton University |
Carl James Kunasek is an American retired politician who served as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives and the Arizona Senate. From 1994 to 2001, he was chair of the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Early life and education
Kunasek was born in 1932. He graduated from Creighton University.
Career
Kunasek was first elected to the House of Representatives in 1972. He was re-elected in 1974, 1976, 1978 and 1980. Kunasek was then a member of the Senate from 1983 to 1989, serving as President of the Senate from 1987 to 1989. He was defeated for re-election in the Republican primary in 1988 by Jerry Gillespie. In 1994, Kunasek was elected to head the Arizona Corporation Commission and remained in the position until 2001.
References
- "Kunasek, Carl J." Our Campaigns.com. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
- "Carl Kunasek Papers". Arizona Archives Online. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
- "Arizona Daily Star 06 Nov 1986, page Page 3".
- "Arizona Daily Star 11 Nov 1988, page Page 1".
| Arizona House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byStan Turley Jim L. Cooper |
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 30th district 1973–1983 Served alongside: James J. Sossaman |
Succeeded byMark Killian |
| Arizona Senate | ||
| Preceded byRichard Kimball | Member of the Arizona Senate from the 21st district 1983–1989 |
Succeeded byJerry Gillespie |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded byStan Turley | President of the Arizona Senate 1987–1989 |
Succeeded byRobert B. Usdane |
| Preceded byTracey A. Bardorff | Chair of the Arizona Corporation Commission 1994–2001 |
Succeeded byDonald Lindholm |