Alfred Charles Kourak "Al" Nakak (born December 16, 1947) was an American politician and a Democratic member of the Alaska House of Representatives during the Tenth State Legislature representing District 22.

Personal life

Alfred Nakak was born in Nome, Alaska and raised in St. Michael, Alaska. He studied political science at Columbia University and served in the Army National Guard.

Alfred Nakak

Political career

In 1972, Nakak was a write-in candidate for State Representative for Alaska's 20th district, but was defeated by Democrat Chuck Degnan.

Alfred Nakak

In 1976, Nakak defeated Republican Bob Evans and Independent incumbent Larry T. Davis for State Representative for the 22nd district. He served on the Health, Education and Social Services Committee, the Rules Committee, and was Vice Chairman for the State Affairs Committee.

Alfred Nakak

In 1978, Nakak lost the Democratic Primary to John G. Fuller.

Nakak later served as mayor of St. Michael, Alaska.

See also

List of Native American politicians

References

External links

Alfred Nakak at 100 Years of Alaska's Legislature

20th-century American politicians

Alaska National Guard personnel

Columbia University alumni

Democratic Party members of the Alaska House of Representatives

Native American state legislators in Alaska

People from Nome, Alaska

1947 births

2000 deaths