Mike Cronk
American politician
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Mike Cronk is an American politician from Alaska serving as a member of the Alaska Senate since 2025.[1] He previously served in the Alaska House of Representatives starting in 2021.[2] A Republican, he represented the 36th State House district, which encompasses most of interior Alaska and Copper River Census Area. In December 2025 he was elected as senate minority leader.[3]
Mike Cronk | |
|---|---|
| Minority Leader of the Alaska Senate | |
| Assumed office December 16, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Shower |
| Member of the Alaska Senate | |
| Assumed office January 21, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Click Bishop |
| Constituency | R |
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives | |
| In office January 19, 2021 – January 21, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Talerico |
| Succeeded by | Rebecca Schwanke |
| Constituency | 6th district (2021-2023) 36th district (2023-2025) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Alaska Fairbanks |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher (retired) |
Personal life
Cronk was present at the Route 91 Harvest festival mass shooting.[4][5]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cronk | 3,305 | 43.8 | |
| Independent | Savannah Fletcher | 3,193 | 42.3 | |
| Republican | James Squyres (withdrew) | 572 | 7.6 | |
| Independence | Robert Williams | 481 | 6.4 | |
| Total votes | 7,551 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Cronk | 9,387 | 51.84 | |
| Independent | Savannah Fletcher | 7,509 | 41.47 | |
| Independence | Robert Williams | 1,157 | 6.39 | |
| Write-in | 56 | 0.31 | ||
| Total votes | 18,109 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Minority Caucus gain from Coalition | ||||
