House Democrats

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Rep. Les Gara, D-Anchorage, left, addresses reporters during a House minority news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, in Juneau, Alaska. Also shown are Sam Kito III, center, and House Minority Leader Chris Tuck, D-Anchorage. House Democrats announced Tuesday that they had confirmed Kito to replace Juneau Democrat Beth Kerttula, who resigned from the state House in January. Democrats say Kito is expected to be sworn in on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)