Lyman Hoffman

Lyman Hoffman is an American politician and a long-serving member of the Alaska Senate, representing the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska Peninsula, and Aleutian Islands. First elected to the state legislature in 1987, he holds the record as the longest-serving member in the history of the Alaska Legislature. Throughout his career, Hoffman has been known for his participation in bipartisan majority coalitions and his focus on state fiscal policy, including the management of the Permanent Fund Dividend. His tenure has been marked by significant legislative influence, though he has also faced controversy regarding financial disclosure violations and legal issues related to his personal conduct.