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'''Louise |
'''Louise Stutes''' is an [[United States|American]] politician from [[Alaska]]. A [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]], Stutes is a member of the [[Alaska House of Representatives]], representing House District 32 on [[Kodiak Island]] since 2015. She also serves as [[Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives]] since 2021. |
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Revision as of 19:21, 28 September 2021
Louise Stutes | |
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| Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office February 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Josiah Patkotak (acting) |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 32nd District | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Alan Austerman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Kodiak, Alaska, U.S. |
| Occupation | politician |
Louise Stutes is an American politician from Alaska. A Republican, Stutes is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing House District 32 on Kodiak Island since 2015. She also serves as Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives since 2021.
Career
Stutes previously served on the Assembly of the Kodiak Island Borough from 2006 to 2013.[1] As a candidate for the House of Representatives, she was an advocate for the commercial fishing industry and the Alaska Marine Highway.[2]
Stutes defeated primary opponent Carol Austerman, daughter of retiring incumbent Alan Austerman, in August 2014 and went on to beat Jerry McCune of Cordova, the Democratic nominee, in November to win a seat in the legislature.[3][4]
In 2021, Stutes was elected speaker of the house.
Personal life
Stutes has lived in Kodiak since 1980. Her husband, Stormy, is a commercial fisherman. She has four children. She owned the Village Bar on Kodiak Island for 25 years.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Louise B. Stutes-Republican-House District 32" (PDF). Alaska Elections Division. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ Barrett, Jay (April 2, 2014). "Stutes Announces State House Run". KMXT. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ^ Forgey, Pat (November 4, 2014). "Costello win helps Alaska Republicans maintain legislative grip". Alaska Dispatch. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
- ^ Gibbs, Brianna (August 20, 2014). "Stutes Takes Early Lead, Holds Strong in Republican Primary". KMXT News Blog. Retrieved February 8, 2015.
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