Lynn Gattis (born 1957 in Arcata, California)[1] is an American politician. She served as
Republican member of the
Alaska House of Representatives from January 2013 to January 2017 representing Districts 9 and 7.[2]
2012 With Democratic Representative
Scott Kawasaki redistricted to District 4, Gattis won the District 9 August 28, 2012 Republican Primary with 1,224 votes (61.35%),[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 4,759 votes (72.63%) against
Democratic nominee Blake Merrifield.[4]
2014 Gattis was unopposed in her primary, and won the general election against independent candidate Verne Rupright with 65% of the vote.[5]
2016 With Charlie Huggins retiring from the state senate, Gattis ran for his seat and was defeated by Wasilla City Councilman
Dave Wilson, 52-47%.[6]