Karl Kassel

For the broadcaster, see Carl Kasell.

Karl Kassel (born 1952) is a Democrat who in 2008 ran for the Alaska House of Representatives from district 7 (Fairbanks). The result was notable in that after a recount he lost by only 4 votes.

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Biography

He was born in 1952 in New York. After graduating from Brockport State with a degree in physical education and a minor in recreation he moved to Alaska.[1]

2008 campaign for state legislature

Kassel was unchallenged in the primary and received 1,844 votes. His Republican opponent was Mike Kelly.[2] He lost the election receiving 5020 votes as opposed to 5024 for Kelly, a difference of only four votes.[3]

2010 campaign for Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly

Kassel defeated incumbent Guy Sattley to claim Seat I. Seat I is a three year term.

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References

  1. ^ Mowry, Tim (5/19/08). "Retired Parks and Recreation chief doesn’t plan on leaving the state". Fairbanks Daily News Miner.
  2. ^ Bohman, Amanda (10/30/2008). "A closer look at candidates for state Legislature: How the races look so far". Fairbanks Daily News Miner.
  3. ^ Delbridge, Rena (12/10/2008). "Kelly keeps seat by 4-vote margin". Fairbanks Daily News Miner.