FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 14, 2026
North Slope Borough Certifies Election Results
Welcomes new Assembly Member, Mayor Josiah Patkotak Begins Second Term
UTQIAĠVIK, Alaska — The North Slope Borough Assembly certified results of the October 6 regular municipal election for one mayoral seat, five assembly seats, four school board seats, and eleven propositions.
Mayor Josiah Aullaqsruaq Patkotak, who received more than 60 percent of the vote, was sworn in today for his second three-year term.
Chalmer Panik, who ran unopposed, joins the Assembly representing District A-2, Wainwright, for a two-year term after the seat was left vacant.
Three Assembly Members were re-elected to three-year terms:
- Eva Kinneeveauk in District A-1, Point Hope (63 percent)
- Michael Quuniq Donovan in District A-3F, Barrow (unopposed)
- Cilia Attungowruk in District A-5, Point Lay and Atqasuk (unopposed)
The Assembly District A-3B seat previously held by Martin Qalgilan Edwardsen will proceed to a runoff between Stefanie Lozano, who received 600 votes (37 percent), and Craig Daaqsi Moore, Jr., who received 538 votes (33 percent). Information about the runoff date will be announced separately.
Voters approved all 11 propositions addressing schools, housing, roads, utilities, public safety and other Borough facilities and capital projects.
The Borough thanks every resident who cast a ballot, every candidate who offered to serve, and the election workers who supported voting across North Slope communities. Quyanaqpak for making your voices heard and helping shape the future of our communities.
For Resolution certifying the election results please CLICK HERE.
NSB Public Information
