Robyn Niayuq Frier is a Democrat representing Alaska House District 40, the northernmost legislative district in the United States, encompassing the North Slope Borough and Northwest Arctic Borough—an area the size of Germany. She defeated incumbent Thomas Baker in the 2024 general election and serves in the 34th Alaska State Legislature , with her name officially changed to Frier on October 15, 2025. Based in Utqiagvik , she previously served as president of the North Slope Borough School District Board of Education. Campaign issues included water use and wealth inequality. Notable recent activity includes delivering a keynote address at her alma mater, Mt. Edgecumbe High School, during Founder's Week.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Attended Mt. Edgecumbe High School.
• Political Experience:
  • President, North Slope Borough School District Board of Education .
  • Elected to Alaska House of Representatives, District 40 .
  • Serves from State Capitol Room 108, Juneau, AK.