Charisse Millett (born February 11, 1964) is a

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former member of the

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, representing the 25th District from 2009 to 2019. In the 29th Legislature, from 2015 to 2016, she was the House

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. In the 30th Legislature, she served the House Minority Leader. She has also served as co-chair of the Energy Special Committee, and is a member of the Community & Regional Affairs Committee, Rules Committee, Fisheries Special Committee, and Armed Services Committee. She also serves on the Administration, Health & Social Services, and Transportation & Public Facilities Finance Subcommittees, for the 26th Legislature. Charisse Millett was a former Alaska State Legislative aide from 2005 to 2007 before being elected into office. In 2018, she was defeated in the Republican primary by

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Personal life

Millett has three children and two grandchildren. She graduated from the

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in 1981, and attended the University of Alaska, Anchorage from 1981 to 1983.

References

External links

Alaska State House Majority Site

Alaska State Legislature Biography

Project Vote Smart profile

Representative Charisse Millett's Blog

Charisse Millett
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