The Alaska representative who for the Northwest Arctic and North Slope boroughs says he will not run for re-election.
In a Facebook post, John Lincoln, an Independent from Kotzebue, wrote, “I’m at a stage in life – as a husband and father of young children – that makes it extremely important for me to be present and to provide for my family.”
He says he plans to return to work for NANA Regional Corporation after his term ends next January.
Lincoln has served in the legislature since 2018, when he was appointed to replace Dean Westlake of Kiana. Westlake resigned after multiple sexual harassment allegations were made against him from legislative aides and other women.
Initially a Democrat, Lincoln changed his affiliation to Independent late last year. He serves in the bipartisan House Majority, and is co-chair of the House Resources Committee.
Ely Cyrus of Kiana is currently the only person who has filed to run in the Democratic primary for House seat 40.
The deadline to file to run for Lincoln’s seat in June 1, 2020.
Wesley Early covers Anchorage life and city politics for Alaska Public Media. Reach him at wearly@alaskapublic.org and follow him on X at @wesley_early. Read more about Wesley here.
