Adam Wool is an American politician serving as a member of the

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from District 5. He is a member of the

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Career

Wool defeated

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Representative Pete Higgins in 2014, picking up his seat for the Democratic minority. In 2017, Wool was responsible for pushing legislation through the Alaska House of Representatives that legalized the use of ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft in Alaska.

Personal life

Wool is originally from

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. He lives in Fairbanks with his wife Kate and their two daughters. He owns Fairbanks's Blue Loon bar, which he founded.

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