Jennifer Armstrong (politician) explained

Jennifer Armstrong
Office:	Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 16th district
Term Start:	January 17, 2023
Preceded:	Ivy Spohnholz
Birth Place:	New Orleans, Louisiana
Occupation:	Marketing consultant
Party:	Democratic^[1]
Spouse:	Ben Kellie

Jennifer Armstrong (born) is an American politician. She is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 16th district.

Life and career

Armstrong was a businessperson.^[2]

In August 2022, Armstrong defeated Joel McKinney and Richard Beckes in the non-partisan primary election for the 16th district of the Alaska House of Representatives. In November 2022, she defeated Liz Vazquez in the general election, winning 55 percent of the votes.^[3] She succeeded Ivy Spohnholz. She assumed office on January 17, 2023. Armstrong is the first openly pansexual member of the Alaska Legislature.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Hearing set in case challenging Alaska House candidate's win. The Seattle Times. The Associated Press. December 15, 2022. January 8, 2023.
2. Web site: In four states, LGBTQ+ representation is missing from the legislature. That could change come November. The Hill. Brooke. Migdon. September 2, 2022. January 8, 2023.
3. Web site: 2022 Alaska State House – District 16 Election Results. The Indianapolis Star. November 8, 2022. January 8, 2023.