Lyn Franks
Lyn Franks (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Alaska House of Representatives to represent District 18. She lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Franks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Lyn Franks was born in Winter Haven, Florida. She earned an associate degree from Brevard Community College in 1975, a bachelor's degree from Western Carolina University in 1977, and a graduate degree from Murray State University in 2011.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 18
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.
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Total votes: 2,117 |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 18
Incumbent David Nelson, Cliff Groh, and Lyn Franks advanced from the primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 18 on August 16, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Nelson (R) | 40.8 | 480 |
| ✔ |  | Cliff Groh (D) | 38.0 | 447 |
| ✔ |  | Lyn Franks (D) | 21.2 | 250 |
| Total votes: 1,177 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Walker (R)
Endorsements
To view Franks' endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.
2020
See also: Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
David Nelson defeated Lyn Franks and Patrick McCormack in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Nelson (R) | 50.8 | 2,541 |
| Lyn Franks (D) | 48.9 | 2,446 | |
| Patrick McCormack (D) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 0 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 5,000 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
David Nelson defeated incumbent Gabrielle LeDoux in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Nelson | 67.3 | 628 |
 | Gabrielle LeDoux | 32.7 | 305 | |
| Total votes: 933 | |||
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Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary election
Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
Lyn Franks defeated Patrick McCormack and Rick Phillips in the Alaska Democratic and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on August 18, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lyn Franks | 63.1 | 434 |
| Patrick McCormack | 19.3 | 133 | ||
| Rick Phillips | 17.6 | 121 | ||
| Total votes: 688 | |||
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2018
Patrick McCormack (D), Rick Phillips (non affiliated), and Jake Sloan (R) ran as write-in candidates.
General election
General election for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Gabrielle LeDoux defeated Lyn Franks in the general election for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gabrielle LeDoux (R) | 41.6 | 1,380 |
| Lyn Franks (D) | 34.4 | 1,139 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 24.0 | 795 | ||
| Total votes: 3,314 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15
Incumbent Gabrielle LeDoux defeated Aaron Weaver in the Republican primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Gabrielle LeDoux | 57.4 | 456 |
 | Aaron Weaver | 42.6 | 339 | |
| Total votes: 795 | |||
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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 15
Lyn Franks defeated Patrick McCormack and Rick Phillips in the Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence parties primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 15 on August 21, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Lyn Franks | 46.0 | 193 |
| Patrick McCormack | 34.0 | 143 | ||
| Rick Phillips | 20.0 | 84 | ||
| Total votes: 420 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Lyn Franks completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Franks' responses.
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Part of my district includes JBER (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson). As a former military spouse, I bring a knowledge and understanding to the particular needs of state-controlled veterans' funds, the National Guard, and the AK State Defense Force. I understand and respect the needs of military service members and families.
The people in North Anchorage are my priority. I deeply love, and will always fight, for what’s best for our community.- Democracy matters/protecting our voting right
- Protecting our environment through sustainable food & energy
- Balancing the budget and protecting the PFD
Protecting the health of our communities
Supporting labor unions
Supporting public schools and universities
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.
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2020
Lyn Franks did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Lyn Franks participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on September 24, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Lyn Franks's responses follow below.[2]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) Crime and recidivism | ” |
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Oil is not sustainable. We must look to other sources from sustainable industries to include: expansion in wind and solar, more exploration in geothermal possibilities, and hydroelectric power from the bore-tide.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[4]
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Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Lyn Franks answered the following:
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?
| “ | I look to King David of the Bible- why you may ask? The answer is found in his tenacity, courage and self confidence. He had a small group of strong and mighty supporters with whom he overcame adversity becoming the man that destiny had called him to be.[4] | ” |
| “ | There is a film that I will recommend - Suffragette- which is based on the true story of women's rights which includes the women's vote in Britain. While women today have the right at the ballot box, many of the issues faced by the women in this film, still remain the same today. The 2018 General Election has a record number of women running for office in response to many of these same issues.[4] | ” |
| “ | The number one principle of any candidate must be one of transparency and honesty. We must get back to the ethical moral compass that has been the standard set by our founding fathers.[4] | ” |
| “ | I am honest. When, asked where I land on an issue I strive for honesty. Additionally, I see myself as an agent for my district, not a career politician.[4] | ” |
| “ | A core responsibility is representing the districts and solving problems as much as possible while in office.[4] | ” |
| “ | The legacy that I would like to leave is a better world for our next generation, one that includes a safe environment, accessible education, and a love for diversity.[4] | ” |
| “ | The first historical event that I remember was the death of John F. Kennedy. I was in the third grade sitting in my homeroom class. I remember the principle's voice, I remember the teacher turning on the TV, and even today, I could take you to that classroom where I was November 22, 1963 and show you where I was seated.[4] | ” |
| “ | I was a lifeguard at the age of 15. I was employed as a beach and lake lifeguard for Brevard County in Florida. I was allowed to work at the age of 15 (in April) because I was turning 16 in June.[4] | ” |
| “ | Awkward dates? What awkward dates?[4] | ” |
| “ | I like Thanksgiving, because I like being with my family for the holiday meals.[4] | ” |
| “ | I have been hooked on the Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series since 1990. Why, because I love the idea of time-travel, romance, and historic events all rolled into one. Besides, when I need to escape from life, this series does the trick.[4] | ” |
| “ | I would like to be Diana, goddess of the hunt, moon, and all things wild in the forest.[4] | ” |
| “ | My favorite things are my plants and my two dogs who rule the house.[4] | ” |
| “ | The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys by Traffic[4] | ” |
| “ | Growing up in a world that did not help or support sexual identities, made it difficult for me to understand my real self. When one conforms to societies truth rather than ones own truth, struggle is inevitable.[4] | ” |
| “ | There are the fiscal conservatives (in both houses) who are at odds with those who would rather invest into the state's residents, rather than into corporations, as the state's future. Examples of these differences are seen in education, renewable resources, and health care.[4] | ” |
| “ | Yes. However, there are ways that experience and knowledge can be attained than only through election.[4] | ” |
| “ | Climate change is one of the most important issues facing my state as Alaskans can see it's direct effect through rising ocean temperatures, glacial melt, and loss of villages due to rising sea levels.[4] | ” |
| “ | It is always good to have the legislature on board with the governor. Having said that, both offices have a responsibility with each other to make decisions that benefit the state rather than unwavering political ideals.[4] | ” |
| “ | Yes, because again, the legislature has a responsibility to the residents to make sure that the state runs smoothly.[4] | ” |
| “ | I favor redistricting that does not put political agenda ahead of community.[4] | ” |
| “ | Yes, I want to be part of committees that work on health care, the budget, prison reform and education.[4] | ” |
| “ | I would not as a junior representative.[4] | ” |
| “ | I admire and respect Kay Brown as she is a well respected past legislator and current political leader. We share many of the same values.[4] | ” |
| “ | Probably not.[4] | ” |
| “ | Yes, it has to do with crime, not only in our district, but in our city and state. It is the story of murder (involving cases of mistaken identity,) car theft, bike theft, gun shots at all hours of the night, mail theft and even bushes and trees being uprooted and stolen. All of these stories are disturbing and I hear these stories from the people who I visit almost daily. This is upsetting and I want to be a part of the solution.[4] | ” |
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 16, 2022
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Lyn Franks's responses," September 24, 2018
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