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Andrew Gray

@andrewgrayak.bsky.social
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Host of East Anchorage Book Club podcast, Army veteran, physician assistant, dad, & candidate for AK State House

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Sept. 11, 2001, I was 26 & living in Tallinn, Estonia. I was about to teach an English class. The room was somber when I walked in. A woman said, “We are so sorry about what is happening in your country,” and everyone started crying. The tragedy was felt around the world. #NeverForget #akleg
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
“We need a justice system that treats people equally. Not one that is softer on those with more & harder on those with less. Not one that gives white people the benefit of the doubt while disproportionately locking up brown people. Not one where a former attorney general can do whatever he wants.”
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
VOTE EARLY! An easy Anchorage early voting location is the Midtown Mall (aka “the Sears Mall,” 600 E Northern Lights Blvd). M-F, 8 am - 5 pm Sat, 10 am - 4 pm Sun, 12 pm - 4 pm ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18: 7 am - 8 pm
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Spencer Perry, PhD, is new faculty at ISER specializing in health care policy. Listen to our conversation about Medicaid, Uber drivers, and Alaska’s aging population. #akleg Listen to the East Anchorage Book Club podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Thanks to everyone who came to my kickoff fundraiser last night. Special thanks to Forrest Dunbar & Anna Brawley for speaking (& to Yarrow Silvers for being a silent participant). Big Gratitude to Ken & Peggy Kugel for hosting. AndrewGrayAK.com
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Hope to see you tonight! Reelection Fundraiser 5:30-7 pm 3116 Wesleyan Food, drinks, & fun! AndrewGrayAK.com
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Alaska House District 20 Democrats @alaskahd20dems.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Tomorrow! 💙👏🏼👍🏼
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
“Purging commissioners just months before the midterm elections & further gutting support for our state & local elections officials is a blatant part of his plan to politicize our elections & enable more unlawful and dangerous election interference.” www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
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Trump ousts members of bipartisan election commission ahead of midterms
The Election Assistance Commission serves as a clearinghouse of election information and distributes grant money to states.
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
This Monday, 5:30-7 pm. Please come!
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Join me for my Kick-Off Re-Election Fundraiser next Monday, July 13, 5:30 - 7 pm 3116 Wesleyan Drive In the heart of the U-Med District Speakers: Forrest Dunbar & Anna Brawley Can’t come? Donate at AndrewGrayAK.com
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Happy 4th of July from the Girdwood Forest Fair!
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
On the eve of the 250th anniversary of our country, I am outraged at the FBI, US Attorney’s office, & AK AG’s investigation into Dan J Sullivan’s candidacy for US Senate. What are we doing to a retired school teacher who has spent most of his life in Alaska? #akleg #akgov #250th
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Today the age of consent in Alaska is 18. 16 & 17-year-olds are off limits from sexual predators. Raising the age of consent has been a long difficult journey. Big thanks to former Rep. Geran Tarr who began this fight a decade ago. Here’s a memory of when I 1st attempted it. #akleg
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
My HB 36 has gone into law!This bill ends an incredibly dark period in Alaska history where foster children ended up in psychiatric facilities for sometimes months at a time when they didn’t need to be there. Now, they get a hearing within 7 calendar days. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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A Mother Jones investigation helped spur a new Alaska law protecting vulnerable kids
HB 36 will require a review of foster kids' placements in psychiatric hospitals.
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
On Monday my HB 110 which joined AK to multiple compacts became law (including the PA compact!). Last week we overrode the Gov’s veto of HB 195; this changed the PA title to “Physician Associate.” Sen. Tobin’s SB 89 modernized the PA statutes & is now law. #akleg www.aapa.org/news-central...
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Three Landmark Bills to Modernize PA Practice and Expand Access to Care Become Law in Alaska
In less than a week, Alaska took several significant steps forward in modernizing PA practice in the state through passage of SB 89, HB 110, and HB 195, marking an exciting moment for the PA professio...
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
My bill allowing for municipalities to implement 5 new optional property tax exemptions (HB 13) became law on Monday. This bill provides tools for expanding the supply of available homes, reducing costs, and improving quality. I was elected to address housing & homelessness concerns. I am doing it.
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Started off Anchorage #Pride2026 hearing from AK Rainbow Elders Phyllis Rhodes, Doug Frank, & Gayle Schuh on the history of Identity which closed in May after 49 years. Then went to Anchorage Memorial Cemetery to remember #LGBTQ heroes who have passed after the hard fight. #AlaskaHistory
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Presidencies Podcast @presidencies.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
After serving nearly a decade in the Army National Guard as a physician assistant and being awarded the meritorious service medal, Andrew Gray became the 1st openly gay man elected to the Alaska state legislature in 2022. #history #PrideMonth en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_...
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Andrew Gray (politician) - Wikipedia
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Must listen. Scott Pelley is a national treasure. We cannot allow a hero to be treated like this. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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Scott Pelley on His Firing and the ‘Massacre’ at ’60 Minutes’
Podcast Episode · The Interview · June 7 · 1h 4m
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
After 4 years of meaningful achievements, most importantly raising the age of consent to keep young people safe & passing a series of optional property tax exemptions to make homes more affordable, I am running for re-election to AK House. Donate today at AndrewGrayAK.com
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Yesterday, the House passed SB 89: Physician Assistant Scope of Practice. This bill modernizes the way PAs can practice medicine in Alaska. As a PA myself, I’m so grateful to Sen. Tobin for sponsoring the bill & the legislature for passing it almost unanimously. #akleg
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Huge congratulations to my friend Anna Brawley. Last night she was elected Chair of the Anchorage Assembly. May her reign be long and glorious.
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Happy Easter from Alice who is anxiously waiting for all this snow to melt.
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan addressed the Alaska legislature in joint session. After his speech, he took questions, but there wasn't time for mine. The video shows what I would have asked. #akleg #alaska
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Clara Baldwin, the first deaf Fur Rondy Queen, has been a lifelong advocate for the rights of the deaf and hard of hearing community. She oversees the Alaska State School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Hear her story here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
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Alex Burness @burness.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
I chatted with @andrewgrayak.bsky.social about Alaska’s prosecution of American Samoans on the East Anchorage Book Club podcast. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/2YvV...
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American Samoans in Whittier: journalist Alex Burness discusses, "Americans by name, punished for believing it"
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Alaska House District 20 Democrats @alaskahd20dems.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Thank you @marypeltola.com, for your courage! Let’s do this! #FishFamilyFreedom!
Mary Peltola speaking about how she’s ready to retire Dan Sullivan at the AK Dems Winter SCC meeting.
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Monday in Juneau: fundraiser for Alaska State House & Senate bipartisan coalitions. 5-7 pm. Please come! Last chance to donate before session starts on Tuesday.
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Mary Peltola @marypeltola.com · 13/01/2026
Hi again! Just wanted to say thank you for all the support today. It will take a village (or more than 227 villages), but we’re going to win this race for Alaska’s future. Join us at marypeltola.com!
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Mary Peltola @marypeltola.com · 12/01/2026
My name is Mary Peltola, and I'm running for U.S. Senate to fight for fish, family, and freedom – and that begins with fixing the rigged system in DC that’s shutting down Alaska. We need systemic change if we're going to lower costs, save our fisheries, and fill our homes with abundance again.
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The Alaska Democratic Party @thealaskadems.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Today is an important day for our state — Mary Peltola has officially announced that she is running for Senate!! We are entering a new chapter in Alaska — and it starts today. Check it out now: marypeltola.com
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Merry Christmas fromEast Anchorage Book Club Podcast. Listen to our holiday episode with Sen. Lisa Murkowski who discusses her new book, “Far from Home,” domestic deployments of National Guard, & the insurrection of Jan. 6. Wherever you listen to podcasts or here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Tonight I introduced Matt Schultz at his 1st official campaign event for US Congress. Rev. Schultz has been advocating for all those with less in Alaska since 1997, & he's the leader we need in DC. Let's eliminate poverty & make healthcare affordable. mattschultzforalaska.com
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Laura Norton-Cruz, LMSW, CLC @lauritadianita.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
I’ve known Rev. Matt Schultz for ~8 years & feel extremely confident that he’s the real deal. Authentic, good to his word, deeply compassionate & empathetic in the way that means he’s also brave about standing up to bullies, standing firmly FOR things that help us & firmly against harmful policies.
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
I’m singing in the Alaska Chambers Singers concert this weekend: Bloch’s Avodath Hakodesh (Sacred Service) Saturday night at 7:30 pm & Sunday afternoon at 4 pm. St Patrick’s Parish, 2111 Muldoon Please come!
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Last night 4 reporters resigned from the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai & the Homer News. Listen on my podcast to the Clarion’s lone news reporter @jakecdye.bsky.social explain his decision to walk & the future of journalism on the Kenai Peninsula: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg
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Matt Acuña Buxton @matt.akmemo.com · 30/09/2025
Reporters at the Carpenter Media Group-owned papers in Kenai have resigned: “Though this decision is extremely painful for all of us, it is not difficult. We cannot do our jobs knowing that pressure from an elected official can mean our stories are edited without prior consultation with us.” #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
On Wednesday we honored an organization & person, both fully committed to keeping Alaskans healthy. Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center is celebrating 50 years, and we surprised CEO Lisa Aquino with a citation for her career in community service. Thank you, ANHC and Lisa! #akleg
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Alaska’s local journalism needs our support. Opponents of 🇺🇸 democracy know that our boots-on-the-ground reporters are the most trusted news sources, so they work overtime to discredit them. Support the 1st amendment & subscribe to @Homer_News: www.homernews.com/subscribe/ #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Lisa Alexia is a physician assistant who specializes in eating disorders & expert on health risks of sleep disruption. She supports ending daylight saving time. #akleg Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... For questions about eating disorders, visit AKEDA: www.akeatingdisordersalliance.org
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Join Reps. Andrew Gray (HD20) & Genevieve Mina @repmina.bsky.social (HD19) this Sunday 6/15 @ 2-3:30 pm for a Constituent Town Hall at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop on East Tudor. Celebrate Father’s Day with some tasty treats and chatting with your local representatives! #akleg
Graphic publicizing constituent town hall event with Rep. Andrew Gray and Rep. Genevieve Mina. The event is Sunday, June 15th from 2 to 3:30pm. The event is at La Michoacana ice cream shop at 2808 E. Tudor. The shop can be reached by bus, People Mover Route 25.
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Happy #Pride Month from East Anchorage Book Club podcast! JJ Harrier is 2025 chair of Anchorage Pride Parade. Growing up in Girdwood, he traveled the US & Europe, ending up homeless in Portland in his early 30s. Entering rehab in #Alaska changed his life. #akleg podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Rep Zack Fields (D-Anc) on Trump's budget: "A Chinese foreign agent couldn't have done better to disempower America than the House budget reconciliation bill." #akleg governs downstream of federal gov't: with massive cuts to essential programs, AK CANNOT fill gaps. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
This week’s guest on East Anchorage Book Club Podcast is 2025 #PulitzerPrize winner #TessaHulls. She is the 2nd #graphicnovelist to win the award. We discuss working in the Juneau Capitol kitchen, #Alaska, & her #memoir, “Feeding Ghosts.” #akleg listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #books
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
South Anchorage Rep Ky Holland was born in Anchorage. Son of Federal Judge Russ Holland who was the judge in the case against Exxon after the Exxon Valdez Oil spill, we talk about his life & the case against American Samoans voting in Whittier. #akleg podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eas…
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
We have completed our work in Juneau. My office has had an eventful final week (including passing HB 101 that raises the age of consent to 18). My staff Claire Bredar, Nate Graham, Nicole Larango, & Kyle Johansen worked hard this year. So grateful! Read my e-news: mailchi.mp/d29bb32ca3ef...
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Proud to stand with my fellow East Anchorage Reps today to ensure a $700 per student increase to Alaska public school funding. This is a start. (@donnamears.bsky.social @repmina.bsky.social & Rep. Eischeid) #akleg “Alaska lawmakers override Dunleavy’s veto of education bill” adn.com/politics/alask…
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Today, on a unanimous vote, the Alaska House passed my bill HB 101 raising the age of sexual consent from 16 to 18. This monumental change in our laws prevents predators from targeting young people. HB 101 protects 16- & 17-year-olds from sexual assault & trafficking. #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Today I carried Gov. Dunleavy’s HB 62 on the House floor. This bill is a huge step forward for the way Alaska processes sexual assault examination kits. HB 62 aligns our state with national best practices and gives victims a way to track their kits. #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
The “southeast Texas caucus” in the Alaska Legislature: Sen. James Kaufman & I are both from Friendswood (small town between Houston & Galveston); @eriwinsto.bsky.social (reporter from @AKpublicnews) is from Clear Lake right next to Friendswood. #Random #akleg
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