Josiah Patkotak

Josiah Patkotak (also known as Aullaqsruaq) is an American politician from Alaska. He has represented District 40 as a Member of the Alaska House of Representatives since 2021.[1] Patkotak defeated another Inupiaq candidate, Elizabeth Ferguson (D), for the seat by a margin of 200 votes following the resignation of John Lincoln.[2] Patkotak is registered as an Independent.[3]

References
  1. Early, Wesley; Kotzebue, KOTZ- (2020-11-19). "Representative-elect Patkotak says he opposes joining a caucus that seeks cuts to certain rural Alaska programs". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  2. Chavez, Aliyah. "Josiah Patkotak narrowly wins state House seat in Alaska". IndianCountryToday.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  3. "An Inupiaq candidate will head to Alaska's House – but which one?". IndianCountryToday.com. Retrieved 28 January 2021.


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