Jennifer Armstrong
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 16th district
Assumed office
January 17, 2023
Preceded byIvy Spohnholz
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic[1]
SpouseBen Armstrong[2]

Jennifer Armstrong is an American politician. She is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing the 16th district.

Life and career

Armstrong was a businessperson.[3]

In August 2022, Armstrong defeated Joel McKinney and Richard Beckes in the non-partisan primary election for the 16th district of the Alaska House of Representatives.[4] In November 2022, she defeated Liz Vazquez in the general election, winning 55 percent of the votes.[5] She succeeded Ivy Spohnholz. She assumed office on January 17, 2023.

References

  1. The Associated Press (December 15, 2022). "Hearing set in case challenging Alaska House candidate's win". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  2. "Alaska: Jennie Armstrong". Advocate. November 3, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  3. Migdon, Brooke (September 2, 2022). "In four states, LGBTQ+ representation is missing from the legislature. That could change come November". The Hill. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  4. "Alaska House of Representatives: August 2022 Nonpartisan primary election", Alaska Legislature
  5. "2022 Alaska State House – District 16 Election Results". The Indianapolis Star. November 8, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.


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