Josiah Patkotak

Josiah Aullaqsruaq Patkotak (born March 22, 1994) (last name pronounced Patkutaq in Iñupiaq) is an Iñupiaq politician from Alaska. He has represented District 40 as a Member of the Alaska House of Representatives since 2021.[1] Patkotak defeated another Iñupiaq candidate, Elizabeth Niiqsik Ferguson (D), for the seat by a margin of 200 votes following the retirement of John Lincoln.[2] Patkotak is registered as an Independent.[3] He also played the lead role in Andrew Okpeaha MacLean's On the Ice (2011).

Josiah Patkotak
Aullaqsruaq
Acting Speaker of the Alaska House of Representatives
In office
February 4, 2021 – February 11, 2021
Preceded byBryce Edgmon
Succeeded byLouise Stutes
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 40th district
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byJohn Lincoln
Personal details
Born (1994-03-22) March 22, 1994
Barrow, Alaska, U.S.
Political partyIndependent

References
  1. Early, Wesley; Kotzebue, KOTZ- (November 19, 2020). "Representative-elect Patkotak says he opposes joining a caucus that seeks cuts to certain rural Alaska programs". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  2. Chavez, Aliyah. "Josiah Patkotak narrowly wins state House seat in Alaska". IndianCountryToday.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  3. "An Inupiaq candidate will head to Alaska's House – but which one?". IndianCountryToday.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
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