Kevin Clarkson

Kevin G. Clarkson (born April 27, 1959) is an American attorney from the state of Alaska who was the 32nd Alaska Attorney General from 2018 to 2020.

Early life and career After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oregon State University, Clarkson graduated cum laude from the Willamette University College of Law in 1985.

During his career, Clarkson applied several times to fill judicial vacancies, including a 2016 bid for Alaska Supreme Court. Upon review by the Alaska Judicial Council, Clarkson often received the lowest overall rankings in surveys from attorneys who had direct experience with him. In 2016, his score indicated “insufficient qualifications for this position.”

Alaska Attorney General Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed him as Alaska's attorney general on December 5, 2018. He was confirmed by the Alaska Legislature on April 17, 2019.

Texting and Resignation In August 2020, Clarkson was placed on administrative leave by the Alaska State Human Resources Department, with Ed Sniffen being delegated his authority. According to investigations by media organizations, a junior state employee had complained about 558 text messages Clarkson had sent to her during March 2020. In the text messages, he had asked the woman to come to his house at least 18 times. Many of these requests were punctuated with the kiss emoji and comments about the woman's beauty. He resigned from his post on August 25, 2020.