Lynn Gattis

Lynn Gattis
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 9th district
Assumed office
January 18, 2013
Preceded by unclear
Personal details
Born Arcata, California
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Alma mater University of Alaska Anchorage
Website lynngattis.com

Lynn Gattis (born in Arcata, California)[1] is an American politician and a Republican member of the Alaska House of Representatives since January 18, 2013 representing District 9.[2]

Education

Gattis attended the University of Alaska Anchorage.

Elections

  • 2012 With Democratic Representative Scott Kawasaki redistricted to District 4, Gattis won the District 9 August 28, 2012 Republican Primary with 1,224 votes (61.35%),[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 4,759 votes (72.63%) against Democratic nominee Blake Merrifield.[4]
  • 2014 Gattis was unapposed in her primary, and won the general election against independent candidate Verne Rupright with 65% of the vote.[5]
  • 2016 With Charlie Huggins retiring from the state senate, Gattis ran for his seat and was defeated by Wasilla City Councilman Dave Wilson, 52-47%.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Lynn Gattis". Juneau, Alaska: Alaska Legislature. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Representative Lynn Gattis' Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  3. ↑ "State of Alaska 2012 Primary Election August 28, 2012 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  4. ↑ "State of Alaska 2012 General Election November 6, 2012 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  5. ↑ "State of Alaska 2014 General Election November 4, 2012 Official Results". Juneau, Alaska: State of Alaska Division of Elections. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  6. ↑ 2016 Alaska Primary Elections, Alaska Public Media, Wesley Early, August 16, 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.


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