Kelly Merrick
Kelly Merrick | |
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 Kelly Merrick in November 2018 | |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office January 16, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Lora Reinbold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 (age 46–47) Juneau, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Joey |
| Residence | Eagle River |
Kelly Merrick (née Richards; born 1975) is an American politician from Alaska. A Republican, she is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 14.
Early life and career[]
Merrick worked as a staffer in the Alaska Legislature and served an aide (Secretary) to U.S. Rep. Don Young[1] for 6 months.
Political career[]
Merrick ran for election to the Alaska House to succeed Lora Reinbold, who ran for the Alaska Senate. Merrick defeated Jamie Allard and Eugene Harnett in a 3-way race of the Republican primary and nonpartisan Joe Hackenmueller in the general election.[2] Rep Merrick was censured by Republican District 14 for caucusing with the Democrats in 2021. The Alaska Republican State Central Committee also voted to censure Merrick and no longer recognizes Merrick as a Republican.
References[]
- ^ Herz, Nathaniel (June 2, 2018). "Alaska legislative races feature ex-lawmakers seeking comebacks, credible challengers and a husband and wife". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ Herz, Nathaniel (August 23, 2018). "Voters may have ousted two of Alaska's top legislators, as House remains up for grabs". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
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