Robyn Burke Explained

Robyn Burke
State House:Alaska
District:40th
Succeeding:Thomas Baker
Term Start:January 21, 2025
Party:Democratic Party
Birth Place:Barrow, Alaska
Occupation:Human resources administrator
Alma Mater:Mt. Edgecumbe High School

Robyn Niayuq Burke (born 1991) is an American politician and member-elect of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 40th district, which includes the North Slope Borough and Northwest Arctic Borough. A Democrat, she defeated incumbent Thomas Baker in 2024.[1] The district is the size of Germany, and is the northernmost legislative district in the United States.[2] [3] She was previously the president of the North Slope Borough School District Board of Education.[4] In the campaign, issues included water use and wealth inequality.[5]

Burke is an Alaska Native of Iñupiaq descent.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brooks . James . 2024-08-21 . Progressive candidates show unusual strength in Alaska state legislative primaries . 2024-11-07 . Alaska Public Media . en-US.
  2. Web site: Ruskin . Liz . 2024-08-05 . How to run in a House district the size of Germany? Pickled whale might help. . 2024-11-07 . Alaska Public Media . en-US.
  3. Web site: Brooks . James . America's farthest-north state House race is now tied, as more votes are counted in Alaska primary • Alaska Beacon . 2024-11-07 . Alaska Beacon . en-US.
  4. Web site: Naiden . Alena . April 24, 2024 . Two candidates enter race for House District 40 seat highlighting education needs and public safety . 2024-11-07 . Anchorage Daily News . en.
  5. Web site: Rosen . Yereth . August 21, 2024 . Arctic Alaska House race focuses on issues that candidates say unite the remote region . 2024-11-07 . Anchorage Daily News . en.
  6. Web site: Robyn Niayuq Burke - DLCC Spotlight Race . 2024-11-07 . Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee.