Robyn Burke

Robyn Niayuq Frier (formerly Burke; born 1991) is an American politician and member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 40th district, which includes the North Slope Borough and Northwest Arctic Borough. A Democrat, she defeated incumbent Thomas Baker in 2024. The district is the size of Germany, and is the northernmost legislative district in the United States. She was previously the president of the North Slope Borough School District Board of Education. In the campaign, issues included water use and wealth inequality.

Frier is Alaska Native of Iñupiaq descent.

Electoral history

2024 Primary

General

2024 Alaska House of Representatives General Election, district 40 Party Candidate First Choice Round 1 Round 2 Votes % Votes % Transfer Votes %Democratic 1,417 46.7% 1,425 46.8% +116 1,541 60.5%Democratic 863 28.4% 874 28.7% +134 1,008 39.5% Undeclared (incumbent) 731 24.1% 743 24.4% -743 Eliminated Write-in 21 0.7% Eliminated Total votes3,0323,0422,549 Blank or inactive ballots 128 +493 621