Robyn Niayuq Burke (born 1991) is an American politician and member-elect of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 40th district, which includes the North Slope Borough and Northwest Arctic Borough. A Democrat, she defeated incumbent Thomas Baker in 2024.[1] The district the size of Germany, and is the northernmost legislative district in the United States.[2][3] She was previously the president of the North Slope Borough School District Board of Education.[4] In the campaign, issues included water use and wealth inequality.[5]
Robyn Burke | |
|---|---|
| Niayuq | |
| Member-elect of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| Assuming office January 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Thomas Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1991 (age 32–33) Barrow, Alaska |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Mt. Edgecumbe High School |
| Occupation | Human resources administrator |
Burke is an Alaska Native of Iñupiaq descent.[6]
References
edit- ^ Brooks, James (2024-08-21). "Progressive candidates show unusual strength in Alaska state legislative primaries". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ Ruskin, Liz (2024-08-05). "How to run in a House district the size of Germany? Pickled whale might help". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ Brooks, James. "America's farthest-north state House race is now tied, as more votes are counted in Alaska primary • Alaska Beacon". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ Naiden, Alena (April 24, 2024). "Two candidates enter race for House District 40 seat highlighting education needs and public safety". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ Rosen, Yereth (August 21, 2024). "Arctic Alaska House race focuses on issues that candidates say unite the remote region". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
- ^ "Robyn Niayuq Burke - DLCC Spotlight Race". Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
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