Carolyn Hall
Carolyn Hall | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| Assuming office January 21, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Jennie Armstrong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Whitman, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Scott Jensen |
| Education | Franklin Pierce University (BA) University of Alaska Anchorage (MPA) |
Carolyn Hall-Jensen is an American communications professional and politician who is a member-elect of the Alaska House of Representatives for the 16th district.[1]
Career
[edit]Hall was born in Whitman, Massachusetts and moved to Alaska in 2008. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications from Franklin Pierce University in 2003 and worked for the Boston Red Sox as a video producer.[2] She earned a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2020. She worked as the spokesperson for Mayor of Anchorage Ethan Berkowitz and at KTUU-TV.[3][4]
Alaska House of Representatives
[edit]Following incumbent Jennie Armstrong's announcement that she would not seek re-election, Hall filed to run for the Alaska House of Representatives in the 16th district in 2024.[5] She faced Independent Nick Moe in the primary and the two advanced to the general election, but Moe later withdrew and endorsed Hall.[6] Due to paperwork error, Moe failed to meet the withdrawal deadline so his name remained on the ballot.[7][8] She won the general election.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Brooks, James (November 6, 2024). "Alaska Republicans lose two seats in state House, increasing odds of leadership switch". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ "Anchorage, Alaska TV station publishes web profile of Franklin Pierce alumna / photojournalist on staff". Franklin Pierce University. October 8, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Rivera, Danielle (October 24, 2020). "Ethan Berkowitz leaves questions unanswered as he exits public office". KTVF. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Hopkins, Kyle; Theriault Boots, Michelle (October 19, 2020). "'He will not be answering further questions': A week after his resignation, mayor silent on conduct that led to his downfall". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Brooks, James (June 3, 2024). "At candidate filing deadline, seven Alaska legislators decline to seek re-election". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Brooks, James (September 6, 2024). "After Alaska's primary election, here's how the state's legislative races are shaping up". Alaska Beacon. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Maguire, Sean; Samuels, Iris (September 3, 2024). "Field is set for 50 Alaska legislative races in November election". Anchorage Daily News. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- ^ Landfield, Jeff (September 3, 2024). "Nick Moe fails to properly withdraw from West Anchorage House race". The Alaska Landmine. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
- Living people
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century American legislators
- Democratic Party members of the Alaska House of Representatives
- People from Anchorage, Alaska
- Women state legislators in Alaska
- People from Whitman, Massachusetts
- Franklin Pierce University alumni
- University of Alaska Anchorage alumni
- 21st-century Alaska politicians