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Alfred Nakak

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Alfred Nakak
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 22nd district
In office
January 3, 1977 – January 2, 1979
Preceded byLarry T. Davis
Succeeded byJohn G. Fuller
Personal details
Born(1947-12-16)December 16, 1947
Nome, Alaska
DiedDecember 19, 2000(2000-12-19) (aged 53)
St. Michael, Alaska
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePauline Nakak

Alfred Charles Kourak "Al" Nakak (born December 16, 1947) was an American politician and a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives during the Tenth State Legislature representing District 22.

Personal life

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Alfred Nakak was born in Nome, Alaska and raised in St. Michael, Alaska. He studied political science at Columbia University and served in the Army National Guard.[1]

Political career

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In 1972, Nakak was a write-in candidate for State Representative for Alaska's 20th district, but was defeated by Democrat Chuck Degnan.[2]

In 1976, Nakak defeated Republican Bob Evans and Independent incumbent Larry T. Davis for State Representative for the 22nd district.[3] He served on the Health, Education and Social Services Committee, the Rules Committee, and was Vice Chairman for the State Affairs Committee.[4]

In 1978, Nakak lost the Democratic Primary to John G. Fuller.[5]

Nakak later served as mayor of St. Michael, Alaska.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Obituaries". Anchorage Daily News. December 23, 2000. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  2. ^ State of Alaska (1972). "Official Returns by Election Precinct" (PDF). Alaska Division Of Elections. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  3. ^ State of Alaska (1976). "Official Returns by Election Precinct, General Election" (PDF). Alaska Division Of Elections. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
  4. ^ Burnett, Robert M., ed. (1977). Alaska Blue Book 1977. Juneau, Alaska: Department of Education, Division of State Libraries. p. 86.
  5. ^ State of Alaska (1978). "Official Returns by Election Precinct, Primary Election" (PDF). Alaska Division Of Elections. Retrieved October 5, 2017.
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