Elizabeth (Liz) Snyder (née Hodges; born October 1980[1]) is an American Democratic politician. She was elected to the Alaska House of Representatives in the 2020 election to represent the 27th district, defeating Minority Leader of the House Lance Pruitt.[2] She didn't run for re-election in 2022.[3]

Liz Snyder
Member of the
Alaska House of Representatives
from the 27th District
In office
January 20, 2021 – January 17, 2023
Preceded byLance Pruitt
Succeeded byDavid Eastman
Personal details
BornOctober 1980 (1980-10) (age 44)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSam Snyder
Children2
Residence(s)Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Florida (PhD)
Emory University (MPH)
University of Florida (BS)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • University Professor

Personal life

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She is married to Sam Snyder. They are living in East Anchorage with their two sons.[4]

Electoral history

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Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence Primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 27, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Liz Snyder 1,142 100.00
Total votes 1,142 100.00
Alaska House of Representatives District 27 Election, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Lance Pruitt 3,867 50.9
Democratic Liz Snyder 3,686 48.5
Write-in 45 0.6
Total votes 7,598 100.00
Republican hold
Alaska Democratic, Libertarian, and Independence Primary for Alaska House of Representatives District 27, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Liz Snyder 1,904 100.00
Total votes 1,904 100.00
Alaska House of Representatives District 27 Election, 2020
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Liz Snyder 4,574 50.0
Republican Lance Pruitt 4,563 49.8
Write-in 17 0.2
Total votes 9,154 100.00
Democratic gain from Republican

References

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  1. ^ "Alaska State Legislature". www.akleg.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  2. ^ "Anchorage House election decided by 11 votes heads to Alaska Supreme Court". Anchorage Daily News. 2020-12-30. Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  3. ^ "Rep. Liz Snyder will not run for re-election this year". News of the North. June 1, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  4. ^ "Alaska State Legislature". www.akleg.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
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