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Justin Parish
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| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 34th district |
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| In office January 17, 2017 – January 14, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Cathy Muñoz |
| Succeeded by | Andi Story |
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| Born | August 27, 1980 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Juneau, Alaska, U.S. |
Justin V. Parish, born on August 27, 1980, is an American politician. He served one term as a representative in the Alaska House of Representatives. His family has connections to the Tlingit people, who are an Indigenous group from the Pacific Northwest Coast. In 2017, when he was a new lawmaker, Justin Parish introduced himself using the Tlingit language. He also shared that his grandmother on his father's side was a member of the Dog Salmon clan.
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Political Career
Serving in the Alaska House
Justin Parish was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in 2017. He won against the person who held the seat before him, Republican Cathy Muñoz, in the 2016 election. This was his first time serving as a state lawmaker.
Representing Juneau
Parish represented Alaska's 34th district. This district covers parts of Juneau, Alaska, the capital city. It includes areas like the Mendenhall Valley, Auke Bay, a region known as Out the road, and the Airport areas.
Not Seeking Re-election
After his first term, Justin Parish decided not to run for re-election in 2018. He supported his chief of staff, Rob Edwardson, who was a Juneau Borough Assemblyman, to take his place. However, another Democrat, Andi Story, won the general election in 2018 and became the new representative for the district.
External Links
- Justin Parish's page on the Alaska Legislature website
- Article about Justin Parish not seeking re-election
- News about Juneau delegation meeting Tlingit and Haida Tribes
