Alaska Makes History Twice By Electing Its First Openly Trans and Intersex Politicians

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Liz Lyke and Kathy Ottersten won election, respectively, to the Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly and the Fairbanks City Council. Lyke will serve on the FSNB for three years, while Ottersen will hold the position for a year.

Despite Alaska’s reputation as a conservative state, the races barely made headlines.

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Alaska Makes History Twice By Electing Its First Openly Trans and Intersex Politicians

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