Robyn Burke

Robyn Niayuq Burke (born 1991) is an American politician and member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 40th district, which includes the North Slope Borough and Northwest Arctic Borough. A Democrat, she defeated incumbent Thomas Baker in 2024.^[1] The district is the size of Germany, and is the northernmost legislative district in the United States.^[2][3] She was previously the president of the North Slope Borough School District Board of Education.^[4] In the campaign, issues included water use and wealth inequality.^[5]

Robyn Burke
Niayuq
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 40th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 21, 2025
Preceded by	Thomas Baker
Personal details
Born	1991 (age 33–34) Barrow, Alaska
Political party	Democratic Party
Alma mater	Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Occupation	Human resources administrator

Burke is Alaska Native of Iñupiaq descent.^[6]

Electoral history

2024

Primary

2024 Nonpartisan primary

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Saima "Ikrik" Chase	345	35.6
	Democratic	Robyn "Niayuq" Burke	342	35.3
	Independent	Thomas "Ikaaq" Baker (incumbent)	281	29.0
Total votes			968	100.0

General

2024 Alaska Senate General Election, district 40

Party		Candidate	First Choice		Round 1			Round 2
			Votes	%	Votes	%	Transfer	Votes	%
	Democratic	Robyn "Niayuq" Burke	1,417	46.7%	1,425	46.8%	+116	1,541	60.5%
	Democratic	Saima "Ikrik" Chase	863	28.4%	874	28.7%	+134	1,008	39.5%
	Undeclared	Thomas "Ikaaq" Baker (incumbent)	731	24.1%	743	24.4%	-743	Eliminated
	Write-in		21	0.7%	Eliminated
Total votes			3,032		3,042			2,549
Blank or inactive ballots					128		+493	621