Josiah Patkotak
Josiah Patkotak | |
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| Aullaqsruaq | |
| Speaker Pro Tempore and Acting Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
| In office February 4, 2021 – February 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bryce Edgmon |
| Succeeded by | Louise Stutes |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | John Lincoln |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 22, 1994 |
| Political party | Independent |
Josiah Aullaqsruaq Patkotak (born March 22, 1994) is an Iñupiaq politician from Alaska. He has represented District 40 as a Member of the Alaska House of Representatives since 2021.[1] Patkotak defeated another Iñupiaq candidate, Elizabeth Niiqsik Ferguson (D), for the seat by a margin of 200 votes following the retirement of John Lincoln.[2] Patkotak is registered as an Independent.[3] He also played the lead role in Andrew Okpeaha MacLean's On the Ice (2011).
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Chavez, Aliyah. "Josiah Patkotak narrowly wins state House seat in Alaska". IndianCountryToday.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
- ^ "An Inupiaq candidate will head to Alaska's House – but which one?". IndianCountryToday.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
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