Carolyn Hall

Carolyn Hall-Jensen is an American communications professional and politician who is a member of the Alaska [House of Representatives] for the 16th district.

Career

Hall was born in Whitman, Massachusetts and moved to Alaska in 2008. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications from Franklin Pierce University in 2003 and worked for the Boston Red Sox as a video producer. She earned a Masters [in Public Administration] from the University of [Alaska Anchorage] in 2020. She worked as the spokesperson for Mayor of Anchorage Ethan Berkowitz and at KTUU-TV.

Alaska House of Representatives

Following incumbent Jennie Armstrong's announcement that she would not seek re-election, Hall filed to run for the Alaska House of Representatives in the 16th district in 2024 Alaska [House of Representatives election|2024]. She faced Independent Nick Moe in the primary and the two advanced to the general election, but Moe later withdrew and endorsed Hall. Due to paperwork error, Moe failed to meet the withdrawal deadline so his name remained on the ballot. She won the general election.

Electoral history

2024

Primary

After the primary election, Independent Nick Moe withdrew his candidacy and endorsed Hall, leaving Hall unopposed. Moe remained on the ballot.

General