Christopher Kurka Explained

Chris Kurka
State House:Alaska
District:7th
Term Start:January 19, 2021
Term End:January 17, 2023
Predecessor:Colleen Sullivan-Leonard
Successor:Justin Ruffridge
Birth Place:Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Haylee
Children:4

Christopher Kurka is an American politician who served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 7th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 19, 2021.[1]

Career

Kurka was the director of Alaska Right to Life before being elected to the legislature.[2] In March 2022, he was one of only three members of the lower house who voted to continue to allow fourteen-year-olds to marry with court approval.[3]

He proposed legislation to move the Alaska state capitol to Willow northwest of Wasilla, to allow the medications Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine to be sold without a prescription, and to prohibit employers from requiring employees to be vaccinated.[4] He did not run for re-election in 2022 and was a Republican candidate for the 2022 Alaska gubernatorial election.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home - Chris Kurka for House. 2021-01-27. www.chriskurka.com. en-US.
  2. Web site: Acuna Buxton . Matt . Kurka’s challenge against Dunleavy is the latest in a long line of GOP infighting . The Midnight Sun . 18 March 2022.
  3. Web site: Acuna Buxton . Matt . House votes repeal law allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to be married . 18 March 2022.
  4. Web site: Christopher Kurka . Ballotpedia . 18 March 2022.
  5. Web site: State Rep. Christopher Kurka announces 2022 run for Alaska Governor . 2022-01-21 . www.msn.com.