John Lincoln (politician) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids John Lincoln
John Lincoln in May 2019
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 40th district
In office January 24, 2018 – January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Dean Westlake
Succeeded by	Josiah Patkotak
Personal details
Born	(1981-12-17) December 17, 1981 (age 42) Kotzebue, Alaska, United States
Political party	Independent (2019-present)
Other political affiliations	Democratic (2018-2019)
Education	Stanford University (Bachelor's degree)

John Aġnaqłuk Lincoln (born December 17, 1981) is an American politician who served as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from 2018 to 2021 from the 40th district. He was appointed by the governor before winning a full term in the 2018 election.

Early life and education

John Aġnaqłuk Lincoln was born on December 17, 1981, in Kotzebue, Alaska. He is a member of the Iñupiat group of Alaska Natives. He was a valedictorian of his Kotzebue High School class, graduating in 1999. He went on to get a bachelor's degree from Stanford University.

Early career

Lincoln spent 15 years working with information technology infrastructure in Northwestern Alaska before moving to corporate governance and politics. He served as Vice President of Business Development for NANA Regional Corporation.

Alaska House of Representatives

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Most of Lincoln's policies are center-left. In 2019, he became an independent and continued to caucus with the Democrats.

2018 election

Lincoln was elected to serve a full term in the 2018 Alaska House of Representatives elections with 59.8 percent of the vote.