John Lincoln (politician)

John Aġnaqłuk Lincoln (born December 17, 1981) is an American politician who served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 2018 to 2021 from the 40th district.^[1] He was appointed by the governor before winning a full term in the 2018 election.

John Lincoln
John Lincoln in May 2019
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 40th district
In office January 24, 2018[1] – January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Dean Westlake
Succeeded by	Josiah Patkotak
Personal details
Born	(1981-12-17) December 17, 1981 (age 43) Kotzebue, Alaska, United States
Political party	Independent (2019-present)
Other political affiliations	Democratic (2018-2019)
Education	Stanford University (Bachelor's degree)

Early life and education

John Aġnaqłuk Lincoln was born on December 17, 1981, in Kotzebue, Alaska. He is a member of the Iñupiat group of Alaska Natives.^[2] He was a valedictorian of his Kotzebue High School class, graduating in 1999. He went on to get a bachelor's degree from Stanford University.^[2]

Early career

Lincoln spent 15 years working with information technology infrastructure in Northwestern Alaska before moving to corporate governance and politics.^[3] He served as Vice President of Business Development for NANA Regional Corporation.^[4]

Alaska House of Representatives

Lincoln was chosen by Governor Bill Walker to replace Dean Westlake, who resigned following sexual assault allegations. Upon his decision, Walker said:^[2]

Just like the Democratic Party officials in House District 40, I set out to identify the person who is best prepared to lead at this pivotal moment in Alaska’s history. I thank everyone who stepped forward and applied, but I am fully convinced that John Lincoln is the best person for this role.

Most of Lincoln's policies are center-left. In 2019, he became an independent and continued to caucus with the Democrats.

2018 election

Lincoln was elected to serve a full term in the 2018 Alaska House of Representatives elections with 59.8 percent of the vote.^[5]

2018 Alaska House of Representatives election
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
Democratic	John Lincoln	2,404	59.8
Nonpartisan	Patrick Savok	878	21.8
Democratic	Leanna Mack	711	17.7

References

1. "Representative John Lincoln". Alaska State Legislature. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
2. "'Unaffiliated' Lincoln picked for District 40 seat". January 24, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
3. "John Lincoln biography document" (PDF). March 17, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
4. "John Agnaqluk Lincoln". NANA. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
5. "John Lincoln". Retrieved July 2, 2020.