JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House on Wednesday elected Republican Rep. Cathy Tilton as speaker.
Tilton was elected on a 26-14 vote, with independents Bryce Edgmon, Dan Ortiz and Josiah Patkotak and Democrats Andi Story and Neal Foster voting with Republicans to support her.
Tilton, who is from Wasilla, is a former House Republican minority leader. In brief remarks on the floor Wednesday, she said she was excited to get started this session with the work facing lawmakers.
The new legislative session began Tuesday.
