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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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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I reminded folks that my office addressed Alaska’s rape crisis by raising the age of consent 16 to 18. I closed by highlighting my work with the municipality & YMCA to get the Bettye David East High School Swimming Pool re-opened. AK has the highest drowning rate: all chicken must learn to swim.
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I spoke about serving as the co-chair of the Freshmen Caucus, keeping my promise to work on housing & homelessness (2 bills in law: IDs for everyone released from incarceration & optional property tax exemptions to make housing more affordable).
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A great event in the heart of the U-Med last night at the Alaska Airlines Center on the UAA campus. A chance to meet all the Anchorage state legislature candidates — I heard from folks I hadn’t heard from before! Big thanks to Chugach Electric, Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, AEDC, & UAA for hosting.
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Hope to see you tonight!
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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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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
And No on 3.
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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
Visit AndrewGrayAK.com
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Andrew Gray for State House
Proudly representing House District 20 in the Alaska State Legislature!
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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 · 02/06/2026
Hotel room with security guards.
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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 · 22/10/2025
Ma’am, I need serious help. Believe me.
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Perhaps you can attend an event and make a more compelling video using skills from TikTok? That would be a great way to help.
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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Oh I apologize: the video is very weird. I did the best I could. I apologize for my lack of IT talent. The Alaska Dems didn’t find me. I did this myself. I am so sorry.
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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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Andrew Gray @andrewgrayak.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Thanks for the tag. Please listen to my most recent episode of the podcast: we talk about this extensively for the first 12 minutes: www.buzzsprout.com/1875228/epis...
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Michael Armstrong: former editor of the Homer News - East Anchorage Book Club with Andrew Gray
Former editor of the Homer News Michael Armstrong moved to Alaska from Florida in 1979. After over a decade in Anchorage working as a freelance reporter at the ADN and as an adjunct English professor ...
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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
Also, She is furious with me for my support of this “leftist” newspaper.
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