Alfred Nakak
Alfred Nakak | |
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 2, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Larry T. Davis |
| Succeeded by | John G. Fuller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1947 |
| Died | December 19, 2000 (aged 53) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Pauline Nakak |
Alfred Charles Kourak "Al" Nakak (born December 16, 1947) was an American politician and a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives during the Tenth State Legislature representing District 22.
Personal life
[edit]Alfred Nakak was born in Nome, Alaska and raised in St. Michael, Alaska. He studied political science at Columbia University and served in the Army National Guard.[1]
Political career
[edit]In 1972, Nakak was a write-in candidate for State Representative for Alaska's 20th district, but was defeated by Democrat Chuck Degnan.[2]
In 1976, Nakak defeated Republican Bob Evans and Independent incumbent Larry T. Davis for State Representative for the 22nd district.[3] He served on the Health, Education and Social Services Committee, the Rules Committee, and was Vice Chairman for the State Affairs Committee.[4]
In 1978, Nakak lost the Democratic Primary to John G. Fuller.[5]
Nakak later served as mayor of St. Michael, Alaska.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Obituaries". Anchorage Daily News. December 23, 2000. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ↑ State of Alaska (1972). "Official Returns by Election Precinct" (PDF). Alaska Division Of Elections. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ↑ State of Alaska (1976). "Official Returns by Election Precinct, General Election" (PDF). Alaska Division Of Elections. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
- ↑ Burnett, Robert M., ed. (1977). Alaska Blue Book 1977. Juneau, Alaska: Department of Education, Division of State Libraries. p. 86.
- ↑ State of Alaska (1978). "Official Returns by Election Precinct, Primary Election" (PDF). Alaska Division Of Elections. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
External links
[edit]- Alfred Nakak at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature
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