North Slope Borough Certifies Runoff Election Results
Welcomes Stefanie Lozano as a new Assembly Member; Elects Assembly Leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2026
UTQIAĠVIK, Alaska — The North Slope Borough Assembly has elected Avaiyak Burnell as president and re-elected Trina Paul as vice president. Newly elected member Stefanie Lozano joined the Assembly following the Nov. 3 runoff election.
Lozano won the District A-3B seat with 855 votes, receiving 64 percent of the 1,336 votes cast, according to official results.
“Congratulations to Assembly President Burnell, Vice President Paul and our newest Assembly member, Stefanie Lozano,” said Mayor Josiah Aullaqsruaq Patkotak. “Our people count on us to listen, work together, and turn shared priorities into meaningful results. I look forward to continuing our work with the Assembly to sustain essential services, strengthen our infrastructure and ensure our region remains a place where our families and future generations can thrive.”
“I want to thank Crawford Patkotak for his three years of service as Assembly President and for the time and commitment he has given to this important role,” said newly elected Assembly President Avaiyak Burnell. “We have a strong foundation to build on, and I look forward to working alongside my fellow Assembly members, the Mayor and his administration, and our communities. Our responsibility is to work together, keep our priorities in focus and continue moving the Borough forward for the people we serve.”
CLICK HERE for official election results.
