Carolyn Hall Explained

Carolyn Hall
State House:Alaska
District:16th
Term Start:January 21, 2025
Succeeding:Jennie Armstrong
Predecessor:Jennie Armstrong-->
Party:Democratic
Birth Place:Whitman, Massachusetts
Spouse:Scott Jensen
Education:Franklin Pierce University (BA)
University of Alaska Anchorage (MPA)

Carolyn Hall-Jensen is an American communications professional and politician who is a member-elect of the Alaska House of Representatives for the 16th district.[1]

Career

Hall was born in Whitman, Massachusetts and moved to Alaska in 2008. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications from Franklin Pierce University in 2003 and worked for the Boston Red Sox as a video producer.[2] She earned a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2020. She worked as the spokesperson for Mayor of Anchorage Ethan Berkowitz and at KTUU-TV.[3] [4]

Alaska House of Representatives

Following incumbent Jennie Armstrong's announcement that she would not seek re-election, Hall filed to run for the Alaska House of Representatives in the 16th district in 2024.[5] She faced Independent Nick Moe in the primary and the two advanced to the general election, but Moe later withdrew and endorsed Hall.[6] Due to paperwork error, Moe failed to meet the withdrawal deadline so his name remained on the ballot.[7] [8] She won the general election.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alaska Republicans lose two seats in state House, increasing odds of leadership switch. November 6, 2024. November 13, 2024. Alaska Beacon. Brooks. James.
  2. Web site: Anchorage, Alaska TV station publishes web profile of Franklin Pierce alumna / photojournalist on staff. October 8, 2018. November 13, 2024. Franklin Pierce University.
  3. Web site: Ethan Berkowitz leaves questions unanswered as he exits public office. Rivera. Danielle. October 24, 2020. November 13, 2024. KTVF.
  4. Web site: ‘He will not be answering further questions’: A week after his resignation, mayor silent on conduct that led to his downfall. Hopkins. Kyle. Theriault Boots. Michelle. October 19, 2020. November 13, 2024. Anchorage Daily News.
  5. Web site: At candidate filing deadline, seven Alaska legislators decline to seek re-election. Brooks. James. June 3, 2024. November 13, 2024. Alaska Beacon.
  6. Web site: After Alaska’s primary election, here’s how the state’s legislative races are shaping up. September 6, 2024. November 13, 2024. Brooks. James. Alaska Beacon.
  7. Web site: Field is set for 50 Alaska legislative races in November election. Maguire. Sean. Samuels. Iris. September 3, 2024. November 13, 2024. Anchorage Daily News.
  8. Web site: Nick Moe fails to properly withdraw from West Anchorage House race. September 3, 2024. November 13, 2024. Landfield. Jeff. The Alaska Landmine.