Alfred 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
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

Personal life

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

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

References
  1. "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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