Colleen Sullivan-Leonard

Colleen Sullivan-Leonard (born 1959) is an American politician from Alaska. A Republican, she represented District 7 in the Alaska House of Representatives.

Colleen Sullivan-Leonard
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 7th District
In office
January 17, 2017 – January 19, 2021
Preceded byLynn Gattis
Succeeded byChristopher Kurka
Personal details
Born1959 (age 64–65)
Fairbanks, Alaska
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTed
RelationsGeorge Sullivan (father)
Dan Sullivan (brother)
ResidenceWasilla, Alaska

Political career edit

Sullivan-Leonard served on the Wasilla City Council from 2001 to 2003 and again from 2010 to 2016.[1]

In 2016, Sullivan-Leonard successfully ran for the Alaska House of Representatives, succeeding Lynn Gattis. She defeated Brandon Montano in the 2016 Republican primary and Democrat Sherie Olson in the general election.[2] In 2020, Sullivan-Leonard declined to run for a third term to be closer to home for work and family. She presently serves on the Wasilla City Council as of 2022.

References edit

  1. ^ Lockman, Mary (January 25, 2017). "From Wasilla City Council to State Legislature: Getting to know Wilson, Sullivan-Leonard". Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman.-
  2. ^ O'Connor, Brian (May 31, 2016). "Local candidate list shaping up". Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman.