Patti Higgins
Patti Higgins was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 25 of the Alaska House of Representatives. She ran unsuccessfully for District 24 of the Alaska House of Representatives in 2012.
Campaign themes
2014
Higgins' website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Community
- Excerpt: " I love this community and want to make sure we have the best representation possible. It isn't enough to listen to people, you also have to hear what they have to say."
Education
- Excerpt: "As your representative, I will prioritize education funding."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "I am concerned about the current and future economy in Anchorage and the rest of Alaska."
Small Business
- Excerpt: "I understand the challenges of meeting a payroll, working long hours, giving back to the community, and feeling the impact of regulations."
Elections
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. Patti Higgins was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while District 24 incumbent Charisse E. Millett was unopposed in the Republican primary. Millett defeated Higgins in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
2012
Higgins ran in the 2012 election for Alaska House of Representatives District 24. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 28, 2012. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[6][7] Higgins was defeated in the general election.[8]
Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Higgins' endorsements included the following:[9]
- Nina Bonito-Romine
- Pam Tesche
- Judy Owens-Manley
- Greg Protasel
- Kay Brown
- Alaska Women for Political Action
- International Union of Operating Engineers
- Carpenters Local 1281
- Charmaine Ramos: Chair for District 25
- Janice Park: Small business owner, Abbott Loop Community Council Treasurer
- Geran Tarr
- Celia Rozen
- IBEW Local 1547
- ASEA/AFSCME
- National Education Association - Alaska
- AFL-CIO
- Great Alaska Schools
- Juneau Pro-Choice Coalition Political Action Committee
- Gina Hollomon: Owner of the Blue Hollomon Art Gallery & Artist
- Jane Angvik: Former Assemblywomen & member Charter Commission; Facilitator & Planner; Girl Scout & Woman's Rights Advocate
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Patti + Higgins + Alaska + House"
See also
- Alaska House of Representatives
- Alaska House of Representatives District 25
- Alaska House of Representatives elections, 2014
- Alaska State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Patti Higgins on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ pattihiggins.com, "Issues," accessed October 22, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ pattihiggins.com, "Endorsements," accessed October 22, 2014