Genie Chance
Genie Chance | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alaska House of Representatives from the 7th district (8th district 1969–1973) | |
| In office January 27, 1969 – January 20, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Multi-member district |
| Succeeded by | Redistricted |
| Member of the Alaska Senate from the E district | |
| In office January 20, 1975 – January 10, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Bill Sumner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emma Gene Broadfoot January 24, 1927 Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Died | May 17, 1998 (aged 71) Juneau, Alaska, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | |
| Children | Winston Chance Jr., Albert Chance, Jan Chance Blankenship |
| Alma mater | North Texas State Teachers College |
| Occupation | Journalist, radio broadcaster, politician |
Genie Chance (born Emma Gene "Genie" Broadfoot; January 24, 1927 – May 17, 1998) was an American journalist, radio broadcaster, and Alaska state politician. She is most well-known for her coverage of the 1964 Alaska earthquake, which netted her numerous journalism awards, and for her contributions to Alaska legislation.