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'''Josiah Patkotak''' (born March 22, 1994; also known as [[Aullaqsruaq]]) is an American politician from Alaska. He has represented District 40 as a Member of the [[Alaska House of Representatives]] since [[2020 Alaska House of Representatives election|2021]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Early|first=Wesley|last2=Kotzebue|first2=KOTZ-|date=2020-11-19|title=Representative-elect Patkotak says he opposes joining a caucus that seeks cuts to certain rural Alaska programs|url=https://www.alaskapublic.org/2020/11/19/representative-elect-patkotak-says-he-opposes-joining-a-caucus-that-seeks-cuts-to-certain-rural-alaska-programs/|access-date=2021-01-27|website=Alaska Public Media|language=en-US}}</ref> Patkotak defeated another [[Inupiaq]] candidate, Elizabeth Ferguson (D), for the seat by a margin of 200 votes following the resignation of [[John Lincoln (politician)|John Lincoln]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chavez |first1=Aliyah |title=Josiah Patkotak narrowly wins state House seat in Alaska |url=https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/josiah-patkotak-narrowly-wins-state-house-seat-in-alaska-OGYVmtpKV0md7wm1vGUnbw |website=IndianCountryToday.com |access-date=28 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Patkotak is registered as an [[Independent politician|Independent]].<ref>{{cite web |title=An Inupiaq candidate will head to Alaska’s House – but which one? |url=https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/an-inupiaq-candidate-will-head-to-alaska-s-house-but-which-one--0f3LccTgk2x2ksBNfr58g |website=IndianCountryToday.com |access-date=28 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
'''Josiah Aullaqsruaq Patkotak''' (born March 22, 1994; also known as [[Aullaqsruaq]]) is an American politician from Alaska. He has represented District 40 as a Member of the [[Alaska House of Representatives]] since [[2020 Alaska House of Representatives election|2021]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Early|first=Wesley|last2=Kotzebue|first2=KOTZ-|date=2020-11-19|title=Representative-elect Patkotak says he opposes joining a caucus that seeks cuts to certain rural Alaska programs|url=https://www.alaskapublic.org/2020/11/19/representative-elect-patkotak-says-he-opposes-joining-a-caucus-that-seeks-cuts-to-certain-rural-alaska-programs/|access-date=2021-01-27|website=Alaska Public Media|language=en-US}}</ref> Patkotak defeated another [[Inupiaq]] candidate, Elizabeth Ferguson (D), for the seat by a margin of 200 votes following the resignation of [[John Lincoln (politician)|John Lincoln]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chavez |first1=Aliyah |title=Josiah Patkotak narrowly wins state House seat in Alaska |url=https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/josiah-patkotak-narrowly-wins-state-house-seat-in-alaska-OGYVmtpKV0md7wm1vGUnbw |website=IndianCountryToday.com |access-date=28 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> Patkotak is registered as an [[Independent politician|Independent]].<ref>{{cite web |title=An Inupiaq candidate will head to Alaska’s House – but which one? |url=https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/an-inupiaq-candidate-will-head-to-alaska-s-house-but-which-one--0f3LccTgk2x2ksBNfr58g |website=IndianCountryToday.com |access-date=28 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref>


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Revision as of 05:43, 12 February 2021

Josiah Patkotak
Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives
Acting
In office
February 4, 2021 – February 11, 2021
Preceded byBryce Edgmon
Succeeded byLouise Stutes
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 40th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byJohn Lincoln
Personal details
Born (1994-03-22) March 22, 1994 (age 30)
Political partyIndependent

Josiah Aullaqsruaq Patkotak (born March 22, 1994; also known as Aullaqsruaq) is an American politician from Alaska. He has represented District 40 as a Member of the Alaska House of Representatives since 2021.[1] Patkotak defeated another Inupiaq candidate, Elizabeth Ferguson (D), for the seat by a margin of 200 votes following the resignation of John Lincoln.[2] Patkotak is registered as an Independent.[3]

References

  1. ^ Early, Wesley; Kotzebue, KOTZ- (November 19, 2020). "Representative-elect Patkotak says he opposes joining a caucus that seeks cuts to certain rural Alaska programs". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Chavez, Aliyah. "Josiah Patkotak narrowly wins state House seat in Alaska". IndianCountryToday.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "An Inupiaq candidate will head to Alaska's House – but which one?". IndianCountryToday.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.