Alfred Nakak | |
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Member of the AlaskaHouseofRepresentatives from the 22nd district | |
In office January 3, 1977 –January 2, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Larry T. Davis |
Succeeded by | John G. Fuller |
Personal details | |
Born | Nome,Alaska | December 16,1947
Died | December 19,2000 53) St. Michael,Alaska | (aged
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Pauline 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.
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]
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]
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