Alaska House of Representatives District 18 candidate surveys, 2022

This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 18 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 18

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The ranked-choice voting election was won by Cliff Groh in round 2 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,117
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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

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Lyn Franks (D)

Democracy matters/protecting our voting right

Protecting our environment through sustainable food & energy

Balancing the budget and protecting the PFD

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Lyn Franks (D)

Protecting against discrimination

Protecting the health of our communities Supporting labor unions Supporting public schools and universities Solutions for homeless citizens

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Lyn Franks (D)

Katie Porter. She's a strong congresswoman who knows how to handle adversity and still get things done.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Lyn Franks (D)

There are four core responsibilities I consider the most important:

1. To protect the Alaska Constitution and our democratic system. 2. To represent my district with care, compassion, and grit. 3. To make greater use of the state's sustainable resources.

4. To protect the health and safety of all Alaskans.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Lyn Franks (D)

I was seven years old and living in Florida during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Scary stuff for a second grader. I can really empathize with the trauma so many of our children have to go through these days.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Lyn Franks (D)

I was a swim instructor and lifeguard in Brevard County, Florida for three years.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Lyn Franks (D)

Working together where everybody gets something that they want.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Lyn Franks (D)

Hyper-partisanship

What are the benefits and drawbacks of a unicameral state legislature, in your opinion?

Lyn Franks (D)

The drawback is that there is less representation for the people in the state.