Thomas Baker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 40th district | |
| Assumed office November 13, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Josiah Patkotak |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Dartmouth College |
Thomas C. Baker is an American politician from Alaska who represents District 40 in the Alaska House of Representatives. He was appointed on November 8, 2023 by governor Mike Dunleavy to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Josiah Patkotak, who left the House after being elected as mayor of the North Slope Borough.[1] On November 13, Baker was sworn in after being confirmed by House Republicans.[2]
Baker is the son of lobbyist Andy Baker. Thomas Baker holds a bachelor's degree in English from Dartmouth College. He has served on the Kotzebue city and tribal councils. In 2020, Baker unsuccessfully ran for the state senate against incumbent Donny Olson. At the time of his appointment to the House, Baker was chair of the regional advisory council for the Federal Subsistence Board and working as a construction manager for the Kikiktagruk Inupiat Corporation.[3]
References
- ↑ Early, Wesley (November 8, 2023). "Alaska governor names Thomas Baker to fill vacated seat in Legislature". KTOO. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Alaska House Republicans confirm Thomas Baker to fill vacancy left when independent Rep. Patkotak resigned". Anchorage Daily News. November 14, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Samuels, Iris (November 8, 2023). "Dunleavy selects Republican to succeed outgoing independent member of Alaska House". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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