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 byMulti-member district
Succeeded byRedistricted
Member of the Alaska Senate
from the E district
In office
January 20, 1975 – January 10, 1977
Preceded byRedistricted
Succeeded byBill Sumner
Personal details
BornEmma Gene Broadfoot
January 24, 1927
Dallas, Texas, United States
DiedMay 17, 1998(1998-05-17) (aged 71)
Juneau, Alaska, United States
PartyDemocratic
Spouses
Winston C. Chance
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(m. 1947; div. 1971)​
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(m. 1971; died 1993)​
ChildrenWinston Chance Jr.,
Albert Chance,
Jan Chance Blankenship
Alma materNorth Texas State Teachers College
OccupationJournalist, 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.

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