About Me

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Hello, I'm Russell Wyatt and I'm excited to be running to be your next representative! 

From a young age, my biggest dream was to run away to Alaska and escape the challenges I faced as a child. My mother suffered from mental illness and drug addiction, and my father was extremely abusive. I spent most of my childhood in and out of foster care, which proved to be equally difficult. 

My social worker ended up going to prison for committing terrible acts against children. As a teenager, I tried to speak up, but the state of Washington attempted to silence me by placing me in juvenile detention. I did not let them silence me. I fought back and eventually won. 

When I aged out of foster care, I fulfilled my dream and moved to Alaska, where I have lived for the past 13 years. I'm a father now, and becoming a father has been the greatest joy of my life. 

I know how systems and the government hurt people. I know the government and legislature are hurting families in our area. Just like when I was a kid, I won't be silenced when I stand up for our area. As your representative, I want to take what I have learned and fight for you!