Annie Blake facts for kids

Annie Blake is a Canadian politician. She was chosen to be part of the Yukon Legislative Assembly in the 2021 Yukon general election. She represents the area called Vuntut Gwitchin. She is a member of the Yukon New Democratic Party.

How Annie Blake Won Her Election

In the 2021 election, something very unusual happened. Annie Blake and another candidate, Pauline Frost, ended up with the exact same number of votes: 78 each! This tie was checked again and confirmed.

What Happens in a Tie?

When there's a tie in an election in Yukon, they have a special rule. The winner is decided by drawing lots. This means they literally draw names to see who wins. Annie Blake's name was drawn, so she became the winner!

This was not the first time this happened in the Vuntut Gwitchin area. A similar tie happened back in the 1996 Yukon general election.

What Annie Blake Does Now

As of September 29, 2024, Annie Blake has important jobs in the Yukon Legislative Assembly.

Her Roles in the Assembly

• She serves as the Deputy Speaker. This means she helps the main Speaker run meetings.
• She is also the Chair of Committee of the Whole. This involves leading discussions when the entire group of MLAs works on laws.

Her Work as a Critic

Annie Blake also works as a Third Party critic. This means she looks closely at what the government is doing in certain areas. She asks questions and suggests improvements. Her areas of focus include:

• Health and Social Services
• Justice
• Tourism and Culture
• Youth Issues