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Lance Pruitt
Lance Pruitt (Republican Party) was a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 27. He assumed office on January 18, 2011. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Pruitt (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 27. He lost in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Pruitt was elected to serve as the Minority Leader of the Alaska House of Representatives in February 2019.
He served as Majority Leader from 2013 to 2014.
In the 2020 general election, Pruitt was defeated by Liz Snyder (D) by a margin of 11 votes. Pruitt filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the results, but the Alaska Supreme Court ruled that Pruitt did not provide sufficient evidence to support his challenge, confirming Snyder's victory. Click here to learn more.
Biography
Pruitt graduated from Heritage High School in 1999. He earned a B.A. in history from the University of Alaska, Anchorage in 2003 and an MBA in administration from Kaplan University in 2007. Pruitt's professional experience includes working as a small business owner, manager of FedEx Ground and the general manager of Sears Logistics.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Pruitt was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Finance |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pruitt served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Finance |
| • Legislative Budget and Audit |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Pruitt served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health & Social Services |
| • Judiciary |
| • Economic Development, Trade & Tourism |
| • Legislative Council |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pruitt served on the following committees:
| Alaska committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education, Vice Chair |
| • Energy, Co-Chair |
| • Fisheries |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation, Vice Chair |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 27
Liz Snyder defeated incumbent Lance Pruitt in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 27 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Liz Snyder (D) | 50.0 | 4,574 |
 | Lance Pruitt (R) | 49.8 | 4,563 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 9,154 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Lance Pruitt advanced from the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 27 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lance Pruitt | 100.0 | 1,919 |
| Total votes: 1,919 | |||
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Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 27
Liz Snyder advanced from the Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 27 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Liz Snyder | 100.0 | 1,904 |
| Total votes: 1,904 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Lance Pruitt defeated Liz Snyder in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 27 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lance Pruitt (R) | 50.9 | 3,867 |
| Liz Snyder (D) | 48.5 | 3,686 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 45 | ||
| Total votes: 7,598 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 27
Incumbent Lance Pruitt defeated Donald Jones in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 27 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lance Pruitt | 68.9 | 1,358 |
| Donald Jones | 31.1 | 614 | ||
| Total votes: 1,972 | |||
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Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 27
Liz Snyder advanced from the Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 27 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Liz Snyder | 100.0 | 1,142 |
| Total votes: 1,142 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 16, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was June 1, 2016.
Incumbent Lance Pruitt defeated Harry Crawford Jr. in the Alaska House of Representatives District 27 general election.[2][3]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 27 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Lance Pruitt Incumbent |
50.98% | 4,086 | |
| Democratic | Harry Crawford Jr. | 49.02% | 3,929 | |
| Total Votes | 8,015 | |||
| Source: Alaska Secretary of State | ||||
Harry Crawford Jr. ran unopposed in the Alaska House of Representatives District 27 Democratic Primary.[4][5]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 27 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Harry Crawford Jr. (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Lance Pruitt defeated John Zebutis in the Alaska House of Representatives District 27 Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Alaska House of Representatives, District 27 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Lance Pruitt Incumbent |
73.86% | 1,249 | |
| Republican | John Zebutis | 26.14% | 442 | |
| Total Votes | 1,691 | |||
2014
Elections for the Alaska House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on August 19, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 2, 2014. Matt Moore was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while District 25 incumbent Lance Pruitt was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pruitt defeated Moore in the general election.[6][7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Lance Pruitt Incumbent |
58.7% | 4,463 | |
| Democratic | Matt Moore | 41.3% | 3,138 | |
| Total Votes | 7,601 | |||
2012
Pruitt ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 25. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary on August 28, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[10][11] Pruitt won re-election in the general election.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Lance D. Pruitt Incumbent |
51.3% | 4,119 | |
| Democratic | Pete Petersen | 48.5% | 3,896 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.3% | 22 | |
| Total Votes | 8,037 | |||
2010
Pruitt was unopposed in the August 24 primary.[13] He defeated Democrat Barbara E. Norton and Libertarian Robert E. Clift in the November 2 general election.[14]
| Alaska House of Representatives District 21 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lance Pruitt (R)
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3,508 | |||
| Barbara E. Norton (D) | 2,771 | |||
| Robert E. Clift (L) | 189 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2014
Pruitt's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[15]
Education
- Excerpt: "The greatest challenge is maintaining a handle on the cost of government while still providing for our kids and their future."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Alaska has a great future ahead and Lance wants to make sure we have the jobs available for our citizens."
Gas Pipeline
- Excerpt: "Lance Pruitt believes that we have never been closer to a gas pipeline"
Roads
- Excerpt: "Lance will work to continue that effort to improve East Anchorage roads."
Noteworthy events
2020 election results lawsuit (December 2020)
On December 10, 2020, Pruitt filed a lawsuit to overturn his 11-vote loss to Liz Snyder (D) in the November 3 general election. The complaint centered on the argument that the state did not adequately notify the public when the Alaska Division of Elections moved a polling location and that the Division of Elections did not provide suitable election security in regard to absentee ballots. Under Alaska state law, the case could be immediately appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court, and Pruitt's attorney, Stacey Stone filed the appropriate paperwork to do so.[16]
On January 8, 2021, the Alaska Supreme Court denied Pruitt's challenge and confirmed Snyder's victory. Pruitt's attorney, Stacey Stone, said that Pruitt will not pursue any further actions to challenge the results.[17]
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 21 to May 20.
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2019
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In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 15, 2019, through May 14, 2019.
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2018
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In 2018, the 31st Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 16 through May 13.
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2017
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In 2017, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 through May 17. The legislature held a special session from May 18 to June 16, a second special session from June 16 to July 15, a one-day special session on July 27, and a fourth special session from October 23 to November 21.
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2016
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In 2016, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 19 through May 18 (extended session). The Legislature held a special session from May 23, 2016, to June 19, 2016. The Legislature held a second special session from July 11 to July 18.
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2015
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In 2015, the Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 20 through April 27 (Session extended). The first special session was held from April 28 to May 21. The second special session was held from May 21 to June 11. A third special session was held from October 24 to November 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 28th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 21 to April 20.
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2013
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2012
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In 2012, the 27th Alaska State Legislature was in session from January 17 to April 15. It was in special session from April 15 to April 30.
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Personal
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Pruitt is married and has two children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Official campaign website
- Campaign Facebook page
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
- Lance Pruitt on Facebook
- Lance Pruitt on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ The Alaska House Majority, "Representative Lance Pruitt," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ State of Alaska Division of Elections, "November 8, 2016 General Election Candidate List," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "General Election Official Results 2016," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "August 16, 2016 Primary Candidate List," accessed June 8, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 State of Alaska Division of Elections, "2016 Primary Election results," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed January 1, 2015
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed September 11, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Secretary of State, "Official General Election Results," accessed November 25, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidate List," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2012 Primary Results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Election Division, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed November 16, 2012
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ Alaska Division of Elections, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 12, 2014
- ↑ lancepruitt.com, "Official campaign website," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "Republican Anchorage lawmaker Lance Pruitt challenges 11-vote election loss in court," December 10, 2020
- ↑ Anchorage Daily News, "Alaska Supreme Court confirms Rep. Lance Pruitt’s 11-vote loss in Anchorage state House race," January 9, 2021
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mike Hawker (R) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 27 2015–2021 |
Succeeded by Liz Snyder (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Alaska House of Representatives District 25 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Charisse Millett (R) |
| Preceded by Harry Crawford (D) |
Alaska House of Representatives District 21 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by Craig Johnson (R) |
