Senator Scott Kawasaki is a Democrat representing District P in the Alaska State Senate, covering neighborhoods within Fairbanks. Born on March 20, 1975, in Tokyo, Japan, he has resided in Alaska since 1980, primarily in Fairbanks. He serves as Chair of the State Affairs Committee and Joint Armed Services Committee, and previously chaired the Finance Subcommittee on Public Safety, Corrections, Military, and Veterans Affairs. Notable achievements include election to the Senate in 2018 after serving in the Alaska House and Fairbanks City Council .

Education and Political Experience

Education: Attended Joy Elementary, Tanana Middle School, and Lathrop High School ; earned a B.S. in Biomedicine from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2004.

Political Experience:
- Legislative Aide to Rep. Tom Brice .
- Fairbanks City Council .
- Alaska State House of Representatives .
- Alaska State Senate, District P .