Benjamin Nageak

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Benjamin P. Nageak
Member of the AlaskaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 40th district
In office
January 18, 2013 January 17, 2017

North Slope Borough

In the 1990s, Nageak was elected to the North Slope Borough assembly. A year into his term, he was elected the borough's mayor, and served in that position for a single three-year term from 1996 to 1999.

Prior to running for the Alaska House in 2012, Nageak was serving as a special assistant to the borough's mayor, Charlotte Brower.

Alaska House of Representatives

A recount certified on September 6 had him losing, but by only four votes, and he was expected to challenge the results. [8] A further review of votes extended Westlake's lead to 8 votes, 825 votes to 817. [9] An Anchorage judge, Andrew Guidi, heard Nageak's protest, took 12 votes from Weslake, and two from Nageak, giving Nageak a two-vote victory, which was appealed to the state supreme court. [10]

The Alaska Supreme Court reversed Judge Guidi's decision, handing the victory to Westlake. [11]

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  8. Official results show four-vote margin in northern Alaska House race, but challenge expected, Alaska Dispatch News , September 6, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  9. Dean Westlake already leading Northern Alaska House race doubles four-vote lead over incumbent Nageak in recount, Alaska Dispatch News , Nathaniel Herz, September 12, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  10. Judge overturns results in Northern Alaska election, declaring Nageak the winner, Alaska Dispatch News , Nathaniel Herz, October 6, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2016.
  11. Westlake declared winner as Alaska Supreme Court reverses lower court in Northern Alaska legislative election, Alaska Dispatch News , Nathaniel Herz, October 13. Retrieved October 22, 2016.