Frank Tomaszewski

Frank J. Tomaszewski (born ca. 1972) is an American politician serving as a member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 34th District since 2023.[1] He defeated incumbent representative Grier Hopkins, 55-45%.[2]

Frank Tomaszewski
Member of the Alaska House of Representatives
from the 34th district
Assumed office
January 17, 2023
Preceded byGrier Hopkins
Personal details
Bornca. 1972 (age 51–52)
Political partyRepublican
Children5

Personal life

Tomaszewski moved to Fairbanks, Alaska when he was seven years old.[3] He has five children and one granddaughter.[3]

Prior to his election, he worked as a syrup maker, having been inspired by a video he saw on YouTube. He later founded his own company dedicated to syrup, Sample Alaska.[4]

Electoral history

2022 general
2022 Alaska House of Representatives election, District 34[5]
Party Candidate First Choice Round 1 Round 2
Votes  % Transfer Votes  % Transfer Votes  %
Republican Frank Tomaszewski 3,607 48.9 +8 3,615 49.0 +398 4,013 55.6
Democratic Grier Hopkins (incumbent) 3,172 43.0 +3 3,175 43.2 +25 3,200 44.4
Republican Nate DeMars 575 7.8 +11 586 7.9 -586 Eliminated
Write-in 16 0.2 -16 Eliminated
Total votes 7,370 7,376 7,213
Blank or inactive ballots 317 +163 480

References
  1. "Alaska State Legislature". www.akleg.gov. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  2. "Grier Hopkins". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  3. Bengel, Alex (2022-08-03). "Frank Tomaszewski runs for Alaska House District 34". Newscenter Fairbanks. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  4. Lehman, Haley (2023-01-09). "From syrup maker to statesman, freshman legislator Frank Tomaszewski says he's ready for Juneau". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  5. "RCV Detailed Report | General Election | State of Alaska | House District 34" (PDF). Alaska Division of Elections. November 8, 2022. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
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