Jennifer Johnston (born July 16, 1954)[1] is an American politician from Alaska. Johnston was a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives and represented the 28th District.[2] She moved to Alaska in 1976, and was a small business owner, and outdoor educator.[3] She ran for the Republican nomination in the House but lost in the 2020 primary .[4]
Jennifer Johnston | |
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Hawker |
| Succeeded by | James D. Kaufman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 16, 1954 Danville, Vermont |
| Political party | Republican |
Political career
editJohnston served three terms in the Anchorage Assembly.[5] In 2016 she ran for the Alaska House of Representatives to replace retiring Representative Mike Hawker. In the Republican primary, she defeated Ross Beiling.[6] In the general election, she defeated Democrat Shirley Coté.[7]
Personal life
editShe was born in Danville, Vermont northeast of Montpelier. She is married to Allan Johnston and they have three children.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Jennifer Johnston's Biography". Vote Smart.
- ^ "Alaska State Legislature". www.akleg.gov.
- ^ "Jennifer Johnston". Ballotpedia.
- ^ "Coghill plans to seek recount in Alaska state Senate race". 31 August 2020.
- ^ Reynolds, Casey (22 June 2016). "Race Preview: House District 28 (Anchorage/Hillside/Girdwood)". The Midnight Sun. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ Early, Wesley (16 August 2016). "2016 Alaska Primary Elections". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ "Here are Alaska's 2016 legislative election results". Anchorage Daily News. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2020.